Daiyou

JLPT N1

代用 (Daiyou) is a Japanese noun meaning “substitution”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verb, adjectival nounsubstitution

Examples

  • This box will serve as a table.

  • This fluid can be substituted for glue.

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

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 代用

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