かわり

代 わり

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

    substitute, replacement, substituting, replacing

    • 自分で行く代わりに手紙を送りました。
      Instead of going myself, I sent a letter.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

    stand-in, proxy, alternate, deputy, relief, successor

    • 二つ折りにしたクッションを枕代わりに、僕はフローリングの上にカーペットを敷いただけの固い床へと横になる。
      Using a doubled-up cushion in place of a pillow I lie down on the hard wooden floor with nothing but a carpet spread over it.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    compensation, exchange, return
    usu. as 〜代わりに, etc.

  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    another helping, second helping, seconds, refill
    usu. as お代わり

  5. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    upcoming program, upcoming programme
    esp. 替わり, 替り
    abbreviation