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 speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词 | にかわって/にかわり |
Examples
-
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. -
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. -
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