代わり
かわり
kawari
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

代わり (かわり (kawari)) means "Substitute". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Substitute

Also : Replacement · Replacing

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Example Sentences

子どもの代わりに親が学校に行った。

こどものかわりにおやながっこうにいった。

The parent went to school instead of the child.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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