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換装
kansou
also spelled kanso
exchanging parts or equipment to effect a change in performance
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  1. kansou exchanging parts or equipment to effect a change in performance
How it's used

Used mainly in technical or hobby contexts for swapping modular components like engines or PC parts, often to upgrade performance.

エンジンを換装して出力を上げた。
Enjin o kansou shite shutsuryoku o ageta.
I swapped the engine to increase output.

古いPCのCPUを換装する。
Furui PC no CPU o kansou suru.
I'm replacing the CPU in my old PC.

⚖️ Not to be confused with 改装 (kaisou, renovation), which refers to remodeling a space, not swapping parts.

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Kanji Breakdown
Interchange, Period, Change, Convert, Replace, Renew
On: かん Kun: か.える,-か.える,か.わる
12 strokes N2
Attire, Dress, Pretend, Disguise, Profess
On: そう,しょう Kun: よそお.う,よそお.い
12 strokes N2
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換装は〜です。 / 〜の換装

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