代わりに
Reading: かわりに
Meaning: instead of, in place of
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Example Sentence
私 の 代わりに 行って ください
Please go instead of me.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate substitution or replacement. Can also mean 'in return' or 'in exchange'.
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