鞍替え

くらがえ

Also written くら替え

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over
2. changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)

Kanji

• 鞍 saddle. Read as くら.
• 替 replace. Read as かえ.

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