JLPT N3 Formal

〜ni kawatte

Expresses 'in place of', 'on behalf of', or 'instead of'.

Formal "on behalf of/in place of" - noun-only, typically for substituting people/entities.

Formation

Explanation

The ~にかわって grammar point is used to express that someone or something is acting in place of, on behalf of, or instead of someone or something else. Typically used with nouns (e.g., 人, 会社, etc.).

Example sentences

  • He is sick, so I will attend the meeting. I will attend the meeting on his behalf.

    Kare ga byouki na no de, watashi ga kaigi ni shusseki suru koto ni narimashita. Watashi ga kare ni kawatte kaigi ni shusseki shimasu.

  • My mother is busy, so I will cook the meal instead of her.

    Haha wa isogashii no de, watashi ga haha ni kawatte ryouri wo tsukurimasu.

  • For this trip, I will go together instead of my younger sister.

    Kondo no ryokou wa imouto ni kawatte, watashi ga issho ni ikimasu.

  • The teacher is not here because of a business trip, so the assistant will take charge of the class instead of the teacher.

    Sensei ga shucchou chuu de inai no de, joshu ga sensei ni kawatte kurasu wo tantou shimasu.

Instead Of (In Place Of)