WORD DETAIL
塗り替え
ぬりかえ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
塗り替え(ぬりかえ) means repainting an existing coated surface. Noun塗り替えand verb塗り替えるseparate a plan from work. - Basic usage: Exterior-wall repainting is scheduled for spring; old paint is removed before a sign is repainted.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Building-maintenance plan and preparation before repainting
- The first sentence concerns scheduling; the second concerns work sequence. The term implies renewing an existing finish, not merely applying paint once.

