代わり

Meaning

1. nadj-no
   substitute; replacement; substituting; replacing
2. nadj-no
   stand-in; proxy; alternate; deputy; relief; successor
3. n
   compensation; exchange; return
4. n
   another helping; second helping; seconds; refill
5. n abbreviation
   upcoming program; upcoming programme
6. suf
   substitute for ...

Example sentences

• 代わりと言っては何ですが、・・・私が、いささか、ご指南いたしましょう。

  It would be presumptuous to call myself his replacement, but I could offer some guidance.

• 彼は代わりの計画を提案した。

  He proposed an alternate plan.

• 彼は怪我をした選手の代りをつとめた。

  He substituted for the injured player.