代わりに
かわりに
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for
Meaning
- instead of; in place of; as a substitute for
- in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
Example sentences
二つ折りにしたクッションを枕代わりに、僕はフローリングの上にカーペットを敷いただけの固い床へと横になる。
Using a doubled-up cushion in place of a pillow I lie down on the hard wooden floor with nothing but a carpet spread over it.
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In other words, he's saying to use the flower vase in place of the urine bottle?
列車の代わりに飛行機に乗ることによって失った時間を埋め合わすことができる。
You can make up for lost time by taking an airplane instead of a train.