NichiDict

替わる

N3
かわる
代わる換わる替る
[kawaru]
Illustration for 替わる

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to succeed; to relieve; to replace

2.GodanIntransitive

to take the place of; to substitute for; to take over for; to represent; to hand over (telephone)

3.GodanIntransitive

to be exchanged; to change (places with); to switch

Examples

選手が替わった途端に流れが変わった。

The momentum shifted the moment the player was substituted.

来月から新しい担当者に替わるそうだ。

Apparently a new person in charge will take over next month.

店の看板が替わった

The shop's sign was replaced.