What does 代わり mean?
代わり is a Japanese noun meaning “substitute” or “replacement” in English. It can also be translated as “instead” or “second 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
ペンがないので、代わりに鉛筆を使いました。
I didn't have a pen, so I used a pencil instead.
ご飯のお代わりはいかがですか。
Would you like a second helping of rice?