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その代わり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word その代わり

その代り
そのかわり
Freq #3791
1

Conjunction

instead; but (on the other hand)

Examples
映画に行きたいような気がしない。その代わり散歩をしよう。
I don't feel like going to the movies. Let's take a walk instead.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
しろ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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