Word Meaning 為替

かわし kawashi

為替 is read as かわし (kawashi) and means exchange (e.g. foreign).

Meaning

English

  1. exchange (e.g. foreign)
  2. money order
  3. draft

Reading

Kana

かわし

Romaji

kawashi

Writing Variants

  • 為替 かわせ kawase

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 420 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

為替相場

かわせそうば

exchange rates

為替管理

かわせかんり

exchange control

為替銀行

かわせぎんこう

exchange bank

為替市場

かわせしじょう

exchange market

為替予約

かわせよやく

exchange contract

為替取引

かわせとりひき

currency trading (usu. foreign)

為替裁定

かわせさいてい

exchange arbitration

為替平価

かわせへいか

par value

為替投機

かわせとうき

currency speculation

為替手形

かわせてがた

bill of exchange

為替介入

かわせかいにゅう

currency market intervention

Example Sentences

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The rate of exchange is 145 yen to the dollar.

What is the exchange rate today?

I'd like a money order for ten dollars.

What's today's exchange rate?

What is the exchange rate for dollars now?

What is the exchange rate for dollars now?

I'd like a money order for ten dollars.