Japanese phrase
代わりに___をご提案します。 ka wa ri ni ___ o go tei an shi ma su
Meaning
I suggest ___ instead.
When to use it
Offers an alternative suggestion. This polite phrase fits business discussions when the original option is unsuitable or unavailable.
Example dialogue
この案は難しそうです。 ko no an wa muzuka shi sō de su
This plan seems difficult.
代わりに別の案をご提案します。 ka wa ri ni betsu no an o go tei an shi ma su
I suggest another plan instead.