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æŋ
Replace, Exchange, Substitute
ã (ãã), ã (ãã)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji æŋ appears in everyday situations, from changing trains (äšãæãã) to replacing batteries. It is also found in įēæŋ (kawase), meaning 'exchange' as in foreign exchange.
Memory Trick
Imagine removing an old light bulb and replacing it with a new one. That exchange helps you remember æŋ means 'replace.'
Readings
Onyomi: ãŋ㤠(tai)
Kunyomi: ã (ãã), ã (ãã)
Example Words
åãæŋãã
ã¨ãããã (torikaeru)
To replace
įæŋãã
ãããã (kigaeru)
To change clothes
æŋãã
ããã (kawaru)
To be replaced
įēæŋ
ããã (kawase)
Exchange (currency)
Example Sentence
åŽļ ãĢ 帰ãŖãĻ æ ã įæŋããžããã
ãã ãĢ ãããŖãĻ ãĩã ã ããããžããã
ie ni kaette fuku o kigaemashita
I changed my clothes after returning home.