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代わり

替わり、 代り、 替り

Reading

Kana: かわり
Romaji: kawari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

substitute; replacement; substituting; replacing

2

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

3

compensation; exchange; return

Note: usu. as 〜代わりに, etc.
See also: 代わりに
4

second helping; another cup; seconds

Note: usu. as お代わり
See also: お代わり (reading おかわり, entry #1)
5

upcoming program; upcoming programme

Note: esp. 替わり, 替り
Note: abbreviation
See also: 替わり狂言

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 か.わる、 かわ.る、 かわ.り、 か.わり、 -がわ.り、 -が.わり、 か.える、 よ、 しろ
Meanings: substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee
Readings: タイ、 か.える、 か.え-、 か.わる
Meanings: exchange, spare, substitute, per-

Example Sentences

(みず)のお()わりを(くだ)さい。
➥I would like some more water.
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(かれ)(わたし)()わりに()った。
➥He went in place of me.
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(いぬ)()わりに(ねこ)()いたい。
➥I want to keep a cat instead of a dog.
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かわりばんこが公平(こうへい)だ。
➥Turn about is fair play.
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()わりの()()いて(くだ)さい。
➥Please list alternate dates.
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ケーキのお()わりはいかが?
➥Would you like some more cake?
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