Word details

為替

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 為替.

Dictionary

Entry

為替《かわせ》《かわし》NounFreq #45140
1

money order; draft

Examples
この為替を作るのに銀行の手数料が５０ドルかかった。
Arranging this money order cost $50 in bank fees and commissions.
2

exchange (e.g. foreign)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

為

do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of

9 strokesFrequency 831JLPT N1Grade 8

On

イ

Kun

ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり

Nanori

びい
替

exchange, spare, substitute, per-

12 strokesFrequency 979JLPT N2Grade 8

On

タイ

Kun

か.えるか.え-か.わる

Nanori

かえ

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