Structure
Verb + 代わりに
[い]Adjective + 代わりに
[な]Adjective + な + 代わりに
Noun + の + 代わりに
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About 代わりに
代わり 'a substitute' is a noun that is used to convey when (B) is acting as a replacement or substitute for (A). The case marking particle に will come after 代わり, before a (B) statement will highlight who the replacement is, and possibly what they are doing.
As 代わり is a noun, it may be used after the attributive form of any word.
Occasionally, 替わり 'to exchange' may be used instead of 代わり 'to substitute'. However, within the context of this particular grammar structure, there is little to no change in nuance.
Fun Fact
代わりに is often used at the beginning of sentences, simply to express a more preferable option for something. In these cases, it comes across as 'rather than that, (A)', or 'instead, (A)'.
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バターの代わりにマーガリンを使っています。
I am using margarine instead of butter.
コーヒーの代わりに紅茶では駄目ですか?
Is tea in place of coffee not good enough?
玉ねぎの代わりに長ねぎを使おう。
Let's use green onions in place of ordinary onions.
電話の代わりに、メールを送った。
Instead of calling, I sent him an email.
私の代わりにこの問題を解いてください。
Please solve this question instead of me.
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