synonym Comparative
代わりに
VS
代える
Differences Between "代わりに" and "代える"
Option A
代わりに
Meaning
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for
Reading
かわりに (kawari ni)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
電車に乗る代わりに、バスで会社へ行きました。
Instead of taking the train, I went to work by bus.
Option B
代える
Meaning
to replace, to substitute
Reading
かえる (kaeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
壊れた電池を新しいものに代えました。
I replaced the broken battery with a new one.
Which one to use?
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Which word fits this context: "(instead of; in place of; as a substitute for)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 代わりに: Used to express that something or someone acts as an alternative, replacement, or substitute for something/someone else. It often follows a noun (Noun の代わりに) or a plain verb form (Verb の代わりに).
- 代える: Often used for replacing one item or person with another, or making a change. Similar to 換える (kaeru) but emphasizes substitution.
- 代わりに: Used to express that something or someone acts as an alternative, replacement, or substitute for something/someone else. It often follows a noun (Noun の代わりに) or a plain verb form (Verb の代わりに).
- 代える: Often used for replacing one item or person with another, or making a change. Similar to 換える (kaeru) but emphasizes substitution.
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