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交代
koutai
Description
「交代」は、ある人がやっていたことを、ほかの人が代わりにすることです。
"交代" means that one person does something in place of another.
仕事や試合などで、順番に人が入れかわるときによく使います。
It is often used when people take turns in work or games.
Meanings
交代koutai
taking turns; a change of people or shifts
運転を交代しましょう。
Let's take turns driving.
交代するkoutai suru
to take over; to switch places with someone
疲れたので選手を交代した。
We substituted the player because he was tired.
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Notes
- Etymology
交 (mix, exchange) + 代 (substitute, generation); also written 交替 with the same reading.
- Nuance
often used for shifts, players, or drivers switching by turns.
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