Japanese phrase
代わりに___にしませんか？ ka wa ri ni ___ ni shi ma se n ka
Meaning
How about ___ instead?
When to use it
Suggests a polite alternative to the current choice. It is common when changing a plan or selection.
Example dialogue
今日はバスで行きますか？ kyō wa ba su de i ki ma su ka
Are we taking the bus today?
代わりに電車にしませんか？ ka wa ri ni den sha ni shi ma se n ka
How about the train instead?