に代わって | Grammar

Structure

[noun] + に代わって [noun] + に代わり

Prenominal form: [noun] + に代わる + [noun]

Description

The grammar structure に代わって (also written as に代わり) is used to express doing something in place of, on behalf of, or as a substitute for someone or something. It comes from the verb かわる代わる (to take the place of).

Doing something on behalf of someone

When a person cannot do something themselves, another person acts on their behalf.

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I cooked in place of my sick mother.

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The department manager gave the greeting on behalf of the president.

Replacing or substituting something

に代わって can also express that something replaces or takes the place of something else, often implying a shift or transition.

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Email has come to be used in place of letters.

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Solar energy is getting attention as a replacement for oil.

に代わり – slightly more formal

に代わり is a slightly more formal variant and is used in written language, news, and announcements.

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A new person in charge will handle things in place of the predecessor.

When used with roles or positions, に代わって can imply that someone succeeds or takes over from another person.

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The son runs the company, having succeeded his father.

Examples

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Another teacher taught the class in place of the sick teacher.

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The vice president gave the speech on behalf of the president.

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I went shopping in place of my busy older sister.

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Instead of letters, we now communicate by email.

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My older brother supports the family in place of my father.

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A new system was introduced to replace the old one.

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The coach gave instructions to the players on behalf of the manager.

たなか田中、。

I will give the presentation in place of Tanaka, who is on a business trip.

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A new department manager took office, succeeding the one who retired.

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Robots are doing dangerous work in place of humans.

References

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