NichiDict

持ち替える

もちかえる
持ちかえる持ち変える持ち換える
[mochikaeru]

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to shift (something) from one hand to the other

2.IchidanTransitive

to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on)

3.IchidanTransitive

to exchange (what one is holding for something else)

Examples

彼は傘を左手に持ち替えた

He shifted the umbrella to his left hand.

子供は重い鞄を何度も持ち替えている

The child keeps shifting the heavy bag between his hands.

料理人は熱い鍋を素早く布巾で持ち替える

The cook quickly shifts the hot pot using a cloth.