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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

代だい用よう

daiyou

substitution, substitute

Example sentences

  1. この箱はこはテーブルの代用だいようとなる。

    This box will serve as a table.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. この流動体りゅうどうたいは接着剤せっちゃくざいの代用だいようになります。

    This fluid can be substituted for glue.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. いざとなったら、傘かさが武器ぶきの代用だいようになる。

    My umbrella will serve for a weapon, should the occasion arise.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 代用

  • 代substitute; changeOnダイ・タイKunかわる・かわる・かわり
  • 用utilize; businessOnヨウKunもちいる

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