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鞍替え (くらがえ) — changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.) | Kumi Dictionary

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鞍替え

鞍替え

鞍くら替がえ

changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.)

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くら替え

くらがえ

Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive

1.

changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.), switching over

2.

changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)

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か.える・か.え-・か.わる…(2)

exchange・spare・substitute・per-

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