「〜代わりに」- Substitution and Exchange

Explanation

The phrase 「〜代わりに」 is used to indicate substitution or exchange, often expressing a relationship of replacement, exchange, or compensation.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜代わりに	Verb Plain Form + 代わりに	Indicates substitution or exchange of one situation for another.
〜代わりに	い-Adjective Plain Form + 代わりに	Indicates substitution or exchange of one situation for another.
〜代わりに	な-Adjective Stem + な + 代わりに	Indicates substitution or exchange of one situation for another.
〜代わりに	Noun + の + 代わりに	Indicates substitution or exchange of one situation for another.

Basic Usage and Examples

1. Substituting for Someone

   • 彼かれの代わりに私わたしが会議かいぎに出席しゅっせきします。
   • Kare no kawari ni watashi ga kaigi ni shusseki shimasu.
   • I will attend the meeting in his place.
     

2. Exchange Condition

   • 映画えいがを見みる代わりに、夕食ゆうしょくを作つくります。
   • Eiga o miru kawari ni, yuushoku o tsukurimasu.
   • In exchange for watching a movie, I will make dinner.
     

3. Compensation

   • この料理りょうりは美味おいしい代わりに、高たかいです。
   • Kono ryouri wa oishii kawari ni, takai desu.
   • This dish is delicious, but it's expensive.
     

Deep Dive

The phrase 「〜代わりに」 can be used not only to substitute for someone or something but also to indicate an exchange condition or a compensatory relationship. In real-life scenarios, it is often used to express a substitution or exchange, emphasizing the correspondence between the two elements.

Examples

• Substituting for Someone

  • 先輩せんぱいの代わりに私わたしが出でます。
  • Senpai no kawari ni watashi ga demasu.
  • I will go in place of my senior.
    

• Substituting One Action for Another

  • 雨あめが降ふったので、外食がいしょくする代わりに豪勢ごうせいな出前でまえを取とった。
  • Ame ga futta node, gaishoku suru kawari ni gousei na demae o totta.
  • Since it rained, instead of eating out, we ordered a lavish delivery.
    

• Exchange Condition

  • 明日あした出勤しゅっきんする代わりに、明後日あさっては休やすみになった。
  • Ashita shukkin suru kawari ni, asatte wa yasumi ni natta.
  • In exchange for working tomorrow, I get the day off the day after.
    

Real-Life Scenarios

1. Workplace Conversation

   • A: 課長かちょうが急用きゅうようで出でられないんですが、どうしますか？
   • B: 彼かれの代わりに私わたしが出席しゅっせきします。
   • A: The manager can't attend due to an urgent matter. What should we do?
   • B: I will attend in his place.
     

2. Family Conversation

   • A: 今日きょうの夕食ゆうしょくは誰だれが作つくりますか？
   • B: 映画えいがを見みる代わりに、私わたしが作つくります。
   • A: Who will make dinner today?
   • B: In exchange for watching a movie, I will make it.
     

Summary

The phrase 「〜代わりに」 is an important grammatical structure used to express substitution, exchange, and compensation. It is widely used in both everyday conversations and formal situations. Mastering this pattern will enhance the accuracy and variety of your Japanese expressions.