代わりに

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for

Meaning

  1. exp
    instead of; in place of; as a substitute for
  2. exp
    in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

Example sentences

  • 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.

  • In other words, he's saying to use the flower vase in place of the urine bottle?

  • You can make up for lost time by taking an airplane instead of a train.