GrammarN32 min read2026-02-17

〜にかわって/にかわり

Express substitution when something replaces what was previously the case

Meaning

This grammar pattern indicates that something new replaces or substitutes for something that existed before. It shows a change where one thing takes the place of another. The pattern 〜にかわり is considered more formal than 〜にかわって, and both convey the same meaning as 名詞のかわりに.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
名词にかわって/にかわり

Examples

  1. ただいま山下が外出しておりますので、山下にかわりまして、私が対応させていただきます。
    Since Yamashita is currently out, I will handle this in his place.

  2. 部長にかわり、わたしが説明いたします。
    In place of the department head, I will provide the explanation.

  3. 来週の出張は大阪にかわって、広島に行くことになったんだ。
    The business trip next week has been changed from Osaka to Hiroshima.

Summary

  • Use 〜にかわって/にかわり to show one thing replacing or substituting for another
  • 〜にかわり sounds more formal; 〜にかわって is more casual
  • This pattern is interchangeable with 名詞のかわりに and is commonly used in professional or formal contexts

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