Structure
Noun + に代わって(1)
(1) に代わり
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About に代わって
に代わって is an expression that will only appear with nouns, conveying that (B) is doing something 'in place of (A)', or 'on behalf of (A)'. This is a combination of the case marking particle に, the う - Verb 代わる 'to substitute', and the conjunction particle て.
に代わり may also be used, as this is the formal conjunctive. Also known as the conjunctive form.
Fun Fact
In this construction, に is acting as a location marker, rather than specifically meaning 'for (A)'. What this means is that に代わる is the act of removing (A) from its place, and exchanging it for (B). This is why に代わって may also be used in the meaning of 'to succeed', or 'to replace', as switching (A) to (B) may be permanent.
- 今日は社長に代わって、私が会議を進めます。Today, I will take charge of the meeting in place of the CEO.
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父に代わって、皆に挨拶をした。In place of my father, I greeted everyone.
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月に代ってお仕置きよ。
On behalf of the moon, I will punish you!
私に代って説明をしてくれてありがとう。
Thank you for explaining it on my behalf.
私に代って、あなたが発表をすることになった。
It has been decided that you will do the presentation instead of me.
機長に代って副操縦士が操縦した。
The co-pilot flew on behalf of the captain (of the aircraft).
社長に代って、山田さんが乾杯の挨拶をします。
On behalf of the CEO, Mr. Yamada will do the toast.
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に代わって – Grammar Discussion
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eefara
What is the difference between に代わって and かわりに? The former feels more formal, but that isn’t noted in the grammar explanation if so.
Johnathan-Weir
Based on this video and the other reading it’s like so,
〜かわりに - casual/semi-formal
〜にかわって - formal/business
〜にかわり - formal writingAlso, based on some other reading 〜にかわって is almost exclusively used with people.
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