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為替
kawase
Description
「為替」は、お金を直接送らずに、銀行などを使ってお金をやり取りする仕組みのことです。
"為替" is a system of transferring money using banks or similar institutions without sending cash directly.
ニュースでよく聞く「為替レート」は、円やドルなど、お金の交換の比率を表します。
The "為替レート" often heard in the news shows the exchange rate between currencies like yen and dollars.
Meanings
為替kawase
exchange of money through banks without physical cash
銀行の為替でお金を送りました。
I sent money via bank transfer.
為替kawase
foreign exchange; currency exchange rate
今日の為替はドルが高いです。
Today's exchange rate shows the dollar is strong.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 替える (to exchange); refers to money transfer or currency exchange systems.
- Nuance
often heard as 為替レート (exchange rate) in economic and travel contexts.
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