Vocab Info

N4 Noun, の-adjective

()わりsubstitute, replacement, substituting, replacing, stand-in, proxy, alternate, deputy, relief, successor, compensation, exchange, return, second helping, another cup, seconds, upcoming program, upcoming programme

    Dictionary Definition

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    1. Noun, の-adjective

      1. 1.

        substitute, replacement, substituting, replacing

      2. 2.

        stand-in, proxy, alternate, deputy, relief, successor

    2. Noun

      1. 3.

        compensation, exchange, return

        usu. as 〜代わりに, etc.,

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      2. 4.

        another helping, second helping, seconds, refill

        usu. as お代わり,

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      3. 5.

        upcoming program, upcoming programme

        Abbreviation, esp. 替わり, 替り,

    All Forms

    代わり 【かわり】替わり 【かわり】代り 【かわり】替り 【かわり】

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      バッグの()わりとして風呂敷(ふろしき)使(つか)う。

      I will use a cloth wrapper as a substitute for a bag.

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      この小枝(こえだ)なら(たきぎ)()わりになると(おも)います。

      I think these twigs would make a good substitute for firewood.

      • N4

      感染(かんせん)予防(よぼう)のため、握手(あくしゅ)やハグの()わりとしてお辞儀(じぎ)をするようにしなさい。

      To prevent infection, bowing should be used as an alternative to shaking hands or hugging.

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      (ぼく)(きみ)のためにお使(つか)いへ()()わりに、(よる)(はん)(きみ)(つく)ってくれるかい?

      In exchange for me running errands for you, will you cook dinner for me?

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      化石(かせき)燃料(ねんりょう)()わりにクリーンエネルギーの需要(じゅよう)(たか)まっているとニュースで()いた。

      I heard on the news about the growing demand for clean energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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