変える
かえる
to change
N4Ichidan (Ru-verb / Group 2)transitive
To change or alter something. An ichidan verb. The transitive pair of 変わる (kawaru, to change intransitively).
Complete Conjugation of 変える
Dictionary (辞書形)
Base form found in dictionaries
Polite (ます形)
Standard polite form
Negative (ない形)
Casual negative
Past (た形)
Past tense, casual
Te-form (て形)
Connecting form — requests, progressive
Potential (可能形)
Ability — 'can do'
Volitional (意向形)
Intention — 'let's do'
Passive (受身形)
Action done to the subject
Causative (使役形)
Make/let someone do
Conditional (仮定形)
If / when condition
Imperative (命令形)
Direct command (casual/rough)
Example Sentences
予定を変えました。
よていをかえました。
I changed the schedule.
色を変えてください。
いろをかえてください。
Please change the color.
考えを変えることはできますか?
かんがえをかえることはできますか?
Can you change your mind?
Usage Notes
変える (transitive: I change it) vs 変わる (intransitive: it changes). Same pronunciation as 帰る!
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