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ζ
Exchange, Replace
γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Foreign visitors to Japan often see the word δΈ‘ζΏ (ryΕgae), but banks also use δΊ€ζ (kΕkan) and δΊ€ζζ when referring to exchanges and exchange counters.
Memory Trick
Imagine handing one item to a friend while receiving another in return. Swapping one thing for another helps you remember ζ means 'exchange' or 'replace.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ«γ³ (kan)
Kunyomi: γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
Example Words
δΊ€ζ
γγγγ (koukan)
Exchange
δΈ‘ζΏ
γγγγγ (ryougae)
Currency exchange
θ»’ζ
γ¦γγγ (tenkan)
Conversion
εγζγγ
γ¨γγγγ (torikaeru)
To replace
Example Sentence
ζ°γγ ι»ζ± γ« δΊ€ζγγΎγγγ
γγγγγ γ§γγ‘ γ« γγγγγγΎγγγ
atarashii denchi ni koukan shimashita
I replaced it with a new battery.