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〜かわりに: instead of; in exchange for

N3 · 05 Contrast, degree and extent

Says that one thing replaces another, or compensates for it.

Noun + の + かわりに, or verb/adjective plain form + かわりに. Meaning one: take the place of. Meaning two: trade-off, good for bad. Compare そのかわり (sentence opener).

Examples

I will cook today, and in exchange you do the dishes tomorrow.

I commute by bicycle instead of by bus.

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