N3
N3grammar
〜代わりに
Instead of... / In exchange for...
Verb-casual + 代わりに / Noun + の代わりに
Grammar Pattern: 〜代わりに
Structure: Verb-casual + 代わりに / Noun + の代わりに
Meaning: Instead of... / In exchange for...
Explanation:
Used to show that an action or thing is done instead of another, or to represent compensation/substitution.
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