代役

だいやく

Meanings

1. Noun substitute (actor); stand-in; fill-in; understudy; double

Kanji

• 代 era. Read as ダイ.
• 役 role. Read as ヤク.

Example sentences

• 代役を探すのはおおごとだよ。
  It will be hard to find a substitute for her.

Common phrases

• 代役を務める
• 代役を立てる
• 代役を勤める

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