Translation of Japanese word "その代わり" to English
その代わり
そのかわり
[sonokawari]
IPA: /sonokawari/
Meaning
VerbIn the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
How to use
その代わり (sono kawari) — 'instead / in return / in exchange'. その代わり、〜 — Instead, ~. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
instead / in return
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: その代わり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そのかわり
Romaji Transcription: sonokawari
Example Sentences
その代わり、明日は休みます。
そのかわり あしたはやすみます
Instead, I'll take a rest tomorrow.
その代わり、お金を払います。
そのかわり おかねをはらいます
In return, I'll pay the money.
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Common phrases
- その代わり〜— Instead, ~ / In return, ~
Frequency rank: #287 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "その代わり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "その代わり" means "instead / in return" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "その代わり"?▼
The word "その代わり" is read as "そのかわり" (sonokawari). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "その代わり、明日は休みます。".
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