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代わり

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 3
kun'yomi
Alternative spellings
替わり
代り (less common)

Etymology

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Nominative form of 代わる (kawaru, substitute)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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()わり (kawari

  1. substitution, substitute
  2. substitute, deputy, proxy
  3. compensation, exchange
  4. second helping, refill

Derived terms

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Suffix

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()わり (-gawari

  1. substitute, replacement
    (けい)(たい)(じゅう)(しょ)(ろく)()わりにする。
    Keitai o jūshoroku-gawari ni suru.
    Use a cell phone as an address book substitute.

References

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  1. ^ Kindaichi, Kyōsuke et al., editors (1974), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Second edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō
  2. ^ Hirayama, Teruo, editor (1960), 全国アクセント辞典 (Zenkoku Akusento Jiten, Nationwide Accent Dictionary) (in Japanese), Tōkyō: Tōkyōdō, →ISBN