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

友人の昼食代を立て替え、後で返してもらった。

ゆうじんのちゅうしょくだいをたてかえ、あとでかえしてもらった。

I paid for my friend’s lunch and was reimbursed later.

Kanji in this word

立
Stand
Kunた.つ、た.ち、た.てる
Onりつ、りゅう、りっとる
JLPT N4
替
Substitute
Kunか.える、か.え、か.わる
Onたい
JLPT N2

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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