立て替える
たてかえる
tatekaeru
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 4 — supplementary

Quick answer

立て替える (たてかえる (tatekaeru)) means "to pay for someone else". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to pay for someone else

Also : to advance money · to lend · to cover (an expense)

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Example Sentences

まいにち、立て替えます。

まいにち、たてかえます。

I like to pay for someone else (with the expectation of being reimbursed later).

私は立て替えます。

わたしはたてかえます。

I can pay for someone else (with the expectation of being reimbursed later).

Kanji in this word

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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tatekaeru meaning in Japanese: 立て替える (たてかえる (tatekaeru)) | InitialJ