English–Japanese
“substitute” in Japanese
How to say “substitute” in Japanese
“Substitute” in Japanese is 代理 (dairi).
Focuses on replacing someone's presence in a task, duty, or decision while the original person's role remains represented.
Example sentences with 代理
会議には部長の代理で出席します。kai gi ni wa bu chō no dai ri de shus seki shi ma su
I will attend the meeting as my manager's representative.
Tips for using 代理
- A person serving as 代理 (dairi) acts for someone who is absent, so the word often appears when another person attends a meeting or handles a duty.
Other Japanese words for “substitute”
けがをした選手の代わりにサブが入ります。ke ga o shi ta sen shu no ka wa ri ni sa bu ga hai ri ma su
A substitute will enter the game for the injured player.
牛乳の代替として豆乳を使います。gyū nyū no dai tai to shi te tō nyū o tsuka i ma su
We use soy milk as a substitute for milk.
会議では部長の代行を務めます。kai gi de wa bu chō no dai kō o tsuto me ma su
At the meeting, I will act on behalf of the department manager.