代る
かわる
kawaru
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

代る (かわる (kawaru)) means "to replace". The reading is かわる (kawaru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to replace

Also : to succeed · to relieve · to substitute · to take the place of

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Example Sentences

私が彼に代って発表する。

わたしがかれにかわってはっぴょうする。

I will give the presentation in his place.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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