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身代わり
migawari
Description
「身代わり」は、ほかの人の代わりになって、その人が受ける罰や危険を引き受けることです。
"身代わり" means taking the place of someone else and accepting the punishment or danger they would face.
物語やドラマで、だれかを守るために身代わりになる場面がよく出てきます。
In stories and dramas, scenes where someone becomes a 身代わり to protect another often appear.
Meanings
身代わりmigawari
substitute who takes another's place, punishment, or danger
彼は友達の身代わりになった。
He took the place of his friend.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body/self) + 代わり (substitute), literally offering oneself in another's place.
- Nuance
often implies self-sacrifice, taking on danger or blame meant for someone else.
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