彼はジョンにかわりを務めるように命じた。
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English Translation
He appointed John to act as his deputy.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa Jon ni kawari o tsutomeru yōni meijita.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
に
(に)
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
換わり
(かわり)
an exchange transaction
を
(を)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
勤める
(つとめる)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (in); to serve (as); to act (as); to fill (the position of); to play the role (of); to conduct a religious service
様に
(ように)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
命じる
(めいじる)
to order; to command; to appoint