代わり
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Noun meaning substitute or replacement. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) or 『に』 (ni) to indicate substitution, e.g., 『代わりに』 (kawari ni, 'instead of').
Theme
User and their coworker Kenji plan a team lunch, discussing substitutes for a missing dish.
代わり
かわり
substitute, replacement
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of a 'substitute' teacher taking over a class. The word 『代わり』 (kawari, 'substitute') sounds like 'carry' — as in carrying on the role as a replacement.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『代わり』 (kawari) is commonly used in contexts like 『代わりに』 (kawari ni, 'instead of') to show substitution or exchange, often seen in business or social settings where roles are temporarily filled.
Forms
Base: 代わりNoun meaning substitute or replacement. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) or 『に』 (ni) to indicate substitution, e.g., 『代わりに』 (kawari ni, 'instead of').