買い替え
Meanings
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replacement purchase; buying a replacement
Refers to the act of buying a new item to replace an old one, often used for durable goods like cars, appliances, or electronics.
Since the refrigerator broke, I'm considering buying a replacement.
Replacing a car requires a substantial amount of money.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の買い替えを検討するto consider replacing something (with a new one)
I'm considering replacing my old refrigerator with a new one.
- 買い替え時期が来るfor the time to replace something to come
It's about time to replace this car with a new one.
- 〈物〉の買い替え需要が高まるfor demand to buy replacements (of something) to rise
Demand for replacing cars with eco-friendly ones is rising.