換

interchange, period

JLPT N2 12 strokes

Kun'yomi: か.える・-か.える・か.わる
On'yomi: カン

換 means "interchange, period". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read か.える・-か.える・か.わる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

換 in example sentences

換気かんきしろよ。

Kanki shiro yo.

Let some fresh air in.
乗のり換かえは必要ひつようですか。

Norikae wa hitsuyou desu ka.

Do I need to transfer?
乗のり換かえ券けんをください。

Norikae ken o kudasai.

Please give me a transfer ticket.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 換

Common questions

What does the kanji 換 mean?: 換 means "interchange, period". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 換 have?: 換 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 換 read?: It is read か.える・-か.える・か.わる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 換?: 換 is a JLPT N2 kanji.

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