forced relocation of a daimyo to a different domain
Historical term from the Edo period; refers to the shogunate's practice of moving daimyo to different fiefs, often as a form of control or punishment.
change of constituency; change of district
Modern political term; used when a politician changes the electoral district they represent, often due to redistricting or strategic reasons.
During the Edo period, the shogunate sometimes ordered the forced relocation of daimyo to different domains.
In the next election, he changed constituencies, moving from his local district to another.
Standard spelling with okurigana.
Abbreviated spelling without okurigana; common in historical texts.
Compound of 国 (kuni, 'province' or 'domain') and 替え (kae, 'change' or 'replacement'). The historical sense dates to the Edo period, while the modern political sense is an extension of the same concept.