に代わって (ni watte)

Meaning & usage

In place of; replacing; on behalf of | A compound particle to express replacement or substitution of a regular person/thing by someone/something.

Example sentences 6

1. レコードに代わってCDが出て、音質がとてもよくなった。

   In place of records, CDs have become available, and the sound quality has improved a great deal.

2. 御出席の皆様に代わりまして、一言ご挨拶を述べさせていただきます。

   On behalf of everyone present here, let me say a word of greeting.

3. 戦後ガラスに代わってプラスチックが出てきた。

   After the war plastics became available replacing glass.

4. 申し訳ございませんが、社長は今日都合が悪いので、私が社長に代わって参りました。

   I am very sorry that the president was unable to attend, but I have come in his place.

5. 病気の山田先生に代わって、鈴木先生が教えて下さった。

   In place of Professor Yamada, who is ill, Professor Suzuki taught us.

6. 私が父に代わって、空港までお客さんを迎えに行った。

   In place of my father, I went to the airport to pick up our guest.