(の)代わりに (no warini)

As a substitute for; as a replacement for; as compensation for

Meaning & usage

(の)代わりに expresses substitution or exchange: one thing is done or used in place of another, or something is given in return for something else. Attach it to a noun with の (私の代わりに), or to a plain-form verb or な-adjective stem without の. It works in both casual and polite contexts.

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