Instead of in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishIntroduces the item or option being replaced by another.

Definition in Japaneseある物を選ばず、別の物を選ぶときに使う言葉。

Example sentences

• スープの代(か)わりにサラダがいいです。🔊

  I'd prefer the salad instead of the soup.

• これの代(か)わりに水(みず)をもらえる？🔊

  Can I have water instead of this?

Learn it in a lesson

• Ordering and Customizing Meals in Japanese

instead of in other languages

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