りょうがえ両替ryougae
1.

The act of converting one type of currency into another, typically for the purpose of facilitating transactions in different monetary systems.

2.

The process of exchanging cash for other forms of currency or financial instruments, such as turning banknotes into coins or trading securities for cash.

Example:

これをドルに両替してください。

りょうがえや両替屋ryougaeya
1.

A business establishment where various forms of currency can be exchanged, allowing customers to convert one type of money into another based on equivalent value.

2.

A merchant or shop that specializes in the exchange of cash and other monetary instruments, facilitating transactions between different currencies or financial securities.

3.

A service provider that assists individuals or businesses in exchanging funds, typically catering to travelers or those engaged in international trade.

4.

An establishment where people can convert larger denominations of currency into smaller ones, often providing convenience for everyday transactions.

りょうがえき両替機ryougaeki
1.

A machine that facilitates the exchange of currency by allowing users to convert one type of money into another, typically found in public places like train stations or airports.

2.

An automated device designed to provide users with different denominations of currency, enabling them to make precise monetary exchanges for convenience.

3.

A self-service kiosk that enables individuals to convert cash from one currency to another, often equipped with user-friendly interfaces for easy transactions.

りょうがえしょう両替商ryougaeshou
1.

A merchant who specializes in exchanging various types of currency or coins, particularly during historical periods when multiple forms of money were in circulation, and who charged fees for these services.

2.

A financial intermediary that not only facilitated currency exchanges but also engaged in activities such as buying and selling precious metals, providing loans, issuing promissory notes, and managing deposit accounts, thus playing a significant role in the financial system.

3.

A type of trader essential to commerce in the Edo period, who helped individuals and businesses convert their money, making financial transactions smoother by handling various currency types.