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身代わり, 身代り, みがわり

  • migawari

Definition

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

  • substitute (for)
  • sacrifice (of, to)
  • scapegoat (for)

Examples of 身代わり,身代り,みがわり in a Sentence

その司祭は病気の男の身代わりになった。
The priest took the sick man's place.
誰が彼の身代わりに行かされるかさっぱりわからない。
There is no telling who will be sent in his place.

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