instead of; in place of; as a substitute for
Used to indicate that one thing is done or used in place of another. Often follows a noun or a verb in dictionary form.
See also: 代わり
I used margarine instead of butter.
in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
Expresses a trade-off or compensation: one thing is given or done in return for another. Often used with verbs of giving, receiving, or doing a favor.
See also: 代わり
He attended the meeting in my place.
In return for helping me, I treated him to lunch.
In exchange for a high salary, the responsibility is also heavy.
Standard kanji spelling for this expression.
Variant spelling using the simplified okurigana form; less common but still encountered.
Derived from the noun 代わり (substitute, replacement) with the particle に, forming an adverbial expression.