What does 為替 mean?
為替 is a Japanese noun meaning “money order, exchange” in English. It can also be translated as “exchange (e.g. foreign)” depending on context. It is written as 為替 in kanji, かわせ in hiragana, and kawase in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentence
この為替を作るのに銀行の手数料が５０ドルかかった。
Arranging this money order cost $50 in bank fees and commissions.