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～かわりに (kawari ni) - Instead of

[Noun/Verb dictionary form] + かわりに

Quick answer

[Noun/Verb dictionary form] + かわりに means "Instead of / In exchange for". Mastering this N3 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Meaning

Instead of / In exchange for

Explanation

Indicates substitution or exchange.

Examples

バスのかわりに、電車で行きました。
バスのかわりに、でんしゃでいきました。
Instead of the bus, I went by train.
車—Car
働くかわりに、お金をもらう。
はたらくかわりに、おかねをもらう。
In exchange for working, I receive money.
働—to work金—Gold

Practice this grammar

[Noun/Verb dictionary form] + かわりに

Which sentence correctly uses "～かわりに (kawari ni) - Instead of"?

Vocabulary from these examples

働to workN3金Gold車Car金Money

Last updated Jul 4, 2026