代かわりに

expression

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

• バターの代かわりにマーガリンを使つかった。

  I used margarine instead of butter.

• 彼かれは私わたしの代かわりに会かい議ぎに出でてくれた。

  He attended the meeting in my place.

expression

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

• 手伝てつだってくれた代かわりに、お昼ひるをごちそうした。

  In return for helping me, I treated him to lunch.

• 高たかい給きゅう料りょうの代かわりに、責せき任にんも重おもい。

  In exchange for a high salary, the responsibility is also heavy.