変える
かえる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to change (trans.)
Examples
予定を変えることができますか。
Can you change the schedule?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「変える」is a verb meaning "to change (trans.)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「変える」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「変える」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「変える」mean in Japanese?+
「変える」means "to change (trans.)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「変える」?+
「変える」is read as「かえる」.
Is 「変える」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「変える」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「変える」?+
予定を変えることができますか。 — Can you change the schedule?
Practice 「変える」 with spaced repetition