代替・交換N2

〜代わりに

instead of... / in place of... / in return...

Structure

N + の + 代わりに;V-辞書形 + 代わりに

Explanation

Three uses: ① "instead of / in place of" (after nouns or verbs); ② "in exchange" (after clauses: "in return for..."); ③ compensation/repayment. E.g., 私の代わりに行ってください; 英語を教える代わりに、日本語を教えてもらう.

Examples

電車の代わりに、バスで行くことにした。

I decided to take the bus instead of the train.

アルバイトを手伝ってくれる代わりに、お小遣いをあげる。

In return for helping me at the part-time job, I'll give you an allowance.

Note

In sense ② the two clauses form an equivalent exchange; it can also mean "on the other hand" (e.g., "this shop is cheap, but the taste is just average").

Related Grammar

〜かわりに〜に代わって

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