synonym Comparative
補欠
VS
身代わり
Differences Between "補欠" and "身代わり"
Option A
補欠
Meaning
substitute, alternate, reserve (player)
Reading
ほけつ (hoketsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はサッカーチームの補欠だ。
He is a reserve player for the soccer team.
Option B
身代わり
Meaning
substitute, scapegoat, sacrifice
Reading
みがわり (migawari)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
友人の身代わりになって、罰を受けた。
I took my friend's place and received the punishment.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(substitute, alternate, reserve (player))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 補欠: Refers to a person or thing that serves as a substitute or replacement, especially in sports for a reserve player, or for a stand-by candidate in an election/examination. 欠員が出たときに代わりを務める人や物、特にスポーツでの控え選手や、選挙・試験の補欠合格者などを指す。
- 身代わり: Taking the place of someone else, often to save them from danger, punishment, or an unpleasant situation. It frequently implies a self-sacrificing act.
- 補欠: Refers to a person or thing that serves as a substitute or replacement, especially in sports for a reserve player, or for a stand-by candidate in an election/examination. 欠員が出たときに代わりを務める人や物、特にスポーツでの控え選手や、選挙・試験の補欠合格者などを指す。
- 身代わり: Taking the place of someone else, often to save them from danger, punishment, or an unpleasant situation. It frequently implies a self-sacrificing act.
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