What does 代わり mean?
代わり is a Japanese noun meaning “substitute, replacement” in English. It can also be translated as “stand-in, compensation, another helping” depending on context. It is written as 代わり in kanji, かわり in hiragana, and kawari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
自分で行く代わりに手紙を送りました。
Instead of going myself, I sent a letter.
二つ折りにしたクッションを枕代わりに、僕はフローリングの上にカーペットを敷いただけの固い床へと横になる。
Using a doubled-up cushion in place of a pillow I lie down on the hard wooden floor with nothing but a carpet spread over it.