取って代わる

とってかわる

to supplant; to supersede; to replace; to take the place of

Also written とって代わる

Meaning

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to supplant; to supersede; to replace; to take the place of

Example sentences

ヘリコプターはとても役に立つので、いつかは車や汽車に取って代わるかもしれません。

The helicopter is so useful that someday it may take the place of cars and trains.
電子書籍は紙の本に取って代わると思いますか？

Do you think that e-books will replace paper books?