Word details

塗り替える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塗り替える.

Dictionary

Entry

塗り替える塗り変えるりかえTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #16164
1

to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour)

Examples
橋は塗り替え中である。
The bridge is being repainted.
2

to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map); to remake

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating

13 strokesFrequency 1,414JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

ぬ.るぬ.りまみ.れる

exchange, spare, substitute, per-

12 strokesFrequency 979JLPT N2Grade 8

On

タイ

Kun

か.えるか.え-か.わる

Nanori

かえ

unusual, change, strange

9 strokesFrequency 238JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ヘン

Kun

か.わるか.わりか.える

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