乗り換える
のりかえる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to transfer (trains/buses)
Examples
新宿で山手線に乗り換えます。
I transfer to the Yamanote Line at Shinjuku.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「乗り換える」is a verb meaning "to transfer (trains/buses)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「乗り換える」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 「乗り換える」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「乗り換える」mean in Japanese?+
「乗り換える」means "to transfer (trains/buses)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「乗り換える」?+
「乗り換える」is read as「のりかえる」.
Is 「乗り換える」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「乗り換える」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「乗り換える」?+
新宿で山手線に乗り換えます。 — I transfer to the Yamanote Line at Shinjuku.
Practice 「乗り換える」 with spaced repetition