noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
acting official; substitute; agency
Refers to a person acting in place of another, or the role itself. Often used in official or organizational contexts.
部長が不在の間、彼が代任を務めた。
He served as the acting official while the department head was away.
急病のため、代任を立てる必要がある。
Due to sudden illness, we need to appoint a substitute.