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代わり

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

代わり
替わり
代り
替り
かわり
Noun
Freq #2852
1

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

substitute; replacement; substituting; replacing

Examples
自分で行く代わりに手紙を送りました。
Instead of going myself, I sent a letter.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

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

Examples
二つ折りにしたクッションを枕代わりに、僕はフローリングの上にカーペットを敷いただけの固い床へと横になる。
Using a doubled-up cushion in place of a pillow I lie down on the hard wooden floor with nothing but a carpet spread over it.
3

Usu. as 〜代わりに, etc.

compensation; exchange; return

4

Usu. as お代わり

another helping; second helping; seconds; refill

5

Abbreviation; Esp. 替わり, 替り

upcoming program; upcoming programme

Kanji in this Word

代
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
よ
しろ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
す
替
12 strokes
Frequency: 979
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

exchange
spare
substitute
per-

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.える
か.え-
か.わる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かえ
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