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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

May I return the car instead?
Instead of eating vegetables, he puts them in a blender and drinks them.
Write to him for me, Jan.
In other words, he's saying to use the flower vase in place of the urine bottle?
I would like you to go instead of me.

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