substitute for; in place of
Attaches to nouns to mean 'instead of' or 'as a substitute for'. Often used in compounds like 身代わり (substitute person) or 親代わり (acting as a parent).
He takes care of his younger brother in place of their parents.
This medicine can be used as a substitute for sugar.
I ate a banana in place of breakfast.
I prepared water to serve in place of tea.
代わり (がわり) is a suffix attached directly to a noun to mean 'in place of X', while 代わり (かわり) is a standalone noun meaning 'substitute' that is usually followed by の or に.
substitute for someone; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
taking over a debt or burden; shouldering someone else's responsibility; subrogation
foster parent; parent substitute; acting as a parent
giving a gift (humble)
substitute for a proper greeting; something given in lieu of a greeting
alternately; in turn; one after another
Standard kanji spelling for the suffix meaning 'substitute for'.
Alternate kanji spelling, often used when emphasizing replacement or exchange.
Less common simplified form of 代わり.
Less common simplified form of 替わり.
Derived from the noun 代わり (かわり), with rendaku voicing to がわり when used as a suffix.