ichidan verb, transitive verb
read a kanji with a different pronunciation; substitute a reading
Used when a kanji is intentionally read with a non-standard or alternative pronunciation, often in wordplay, poetry, or when clarifying a reading.
この小説では、作者が「運命」を「さだめ」と読み替えている。
In this novel, the author reads 運命 as さだめ.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Computing term for loading or reading data, such as from a file or memory. Less common than 読み込む.
プログラムが設定ファイルを読み替える。
The program loads the configuration file.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
change the wording; apply a different term
Legal or formal usage: to reinterpret or replace the wording of a provision, clause, or term with another.
契約書の一部を読み替えて解釈する。
Interpret the contract by reading part of it with different wording.