交代
こうたい
change; alternation; rotation; replacement
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive, Intransitive
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift; relief; taking turns
Example sentences
交代に走りましょう。
Let's take turns at running.
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We took turns driving.
交替でボートを漕ごうよ。
Let's take turns rowing the boat.
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The birds ate the bugs taking turns.
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We took turns driving the car.
More examples (10)
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Owing to a change of administrations, he lost his job.
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We cleaned the room in turn.
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John and I alternated in driving.
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Remain at your post until relieved.
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The guards change every three hours.
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We took turns driving on the way to Osaka.
ほんとにまずいなら監督交代だよ。
If it gets that bad, replace the supervisor.
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The members of the family nursed the patient by turns.
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Mary and her sister took turns at looking after their sick mother.
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During the trip, John and I alternated driving the car.