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[()···]
kawarini
expression

Alternate Written Forms:

[かわ()··]
kawarini

Root Words:

[()··り + に]
kawari + ni

English Meaning(s) for 代わりに

expression
  1. instead of; in place of; as a substitute for
  2. in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

Meanings for each kanji in 代わりに

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

Stroke Order Diagrams for 代わりに

Sample Sentences for 代わりに

Will you go to the party instead of me?
Could you dial for me? The telephone is too high.
Oh, would you catch the phone for me, please?
She decided to drink water instead of soft drinks in order to lose weight.
Instead of eating vegetables, he puts them in a blender and drinks them.

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