“Switching over” in Japanese
Short answer
Switching over 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 “Switching over” in Japanese
振替
furikae transfer, switching over, change; money transfer (usu. between accounts held by the same person)
クラ替え
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
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.)
鞍がえ
kuragae changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
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