“Changing” in Japanese
Short answer
Changing in Japanese is “鞍替え” (kuragae). Full meaning: changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.).
Other ways to say “Changing” in Japanese
転身
tenshin changing (job, career, lifestyle, social position, beliefs, etc.)
物化
bukka changing, becoming; death
変え
kae changing, change
移ろい
utsuroi change, changing, vicissitudes; fading, waning
移替
itai changing (person in charge, etc.), shifting
チェンジ
chenji change, changing; exchange (e.g. of goods); change of sides (in baseball, American football, etc.)
掛け替え
kakegae replacement, substitution, rebuilding, changing
くら替え
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
クラがえ
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
くらがえ
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
クラ替え
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
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