English–Japanese
“substitution” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidaiyō
Example
砂糖は蜂蜜で代用できます。sa tō wa hachi mitsu de dai yō de ki ma su
Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar.
How to say “substitution” in Japanese
“Substitution” in Japanese is 代用 (daiyō).
Focuses on making an alternative serve the function of the usual choice.
Example sentences with 代用
正式な部品が届くまで、別の部品で代用しました。sei shiki na bu hin ga todo ku ma de betsu no bu hin de dai yō shi ma shi ta
I used another part as a substitute until the proper one arrived.
Tips for using 代用
- The English word substitute can describe a temporary stand-in, but 代用 (daiyō) does not by itself promise that the replacement will be temporary, making time span a context-based detail.