代わり（かわり）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: replacement / substitute
Example sentences
- 休んだ同僚の代わりに働く。 — I'm working in place of a coworker who's off.
- 砂糖の代わりにはちみつを使う。 — I use honey instead of sugar.
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