衣替え
衣替えする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 衣替えする | 衣替えしない |
| Polite | 衣替えします | 衣替えしません |
| Past polite | 衣替えしました | 衣替えしませんでした |
| Past | 衣替えした | 衣替えしなかった |
| Te-form | 衣替えして | 衣替えしないで |
| Desire | 衣替えしたい | 衣替えしたくない |
| Potential | 衣替えできる | 衣替えできない |
| Passive | 衣替えされる | 衣替えされない |
| Causative | 衣替えさせる | 衣替えさせない |
| Causative passive | 衣替えさせられる | 衣替えさせられない |
| Volitional | 衣替えしよう | |
| Polite volitional | 衣替えしましょう | |
| Imperative | 衣替えしろ | 衣替えするな |
| Conditional | 衣替えすれば | 衣替えしなければ |
| Tara conditional | 衣替えしたら | 衣替えしなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season
Refers to the custom or act of switching wardrobes according to the season, typically in June and October in Japan.
See also: 更衣 (こうい)
I'm thinking of doing the seasonal clothing change next week.
At school, the seasonal change of clothing takes place on June 1st.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
renovation; facelift; redesign
Metaphorical extension: giving something a fresh look or overhaul, like a website, shop, or personal appearance.
The shop got a facelift and its atmosphere completely changed.
We redesigned the website for spring.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉に衣替えするto switch wardrobes at a certain time (e.g. in June)
When June comes, people switch to their summer clothes.
- 衣替えの季節the season for changing one's wardrobe
With the season for changing clothes here, the school uniforms switched to summer ones.
- 〈場所〉を衣替えするto give a place (shop, website, etc.) a facelift or redesign
The café renovated its interior, and the atmosphere became brighter.