Word details
替え玉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 替え玉.
Dictionary
Entry
1
stand-in; proxy; substitute; double; ringer
Examples
警察が追っていたのは替え玉で、その間に真犯人を逃してしまった。
The police followed a red herring while they let the true criminal escape.
2
second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)
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