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“Substituting” in Japanese

Short answer
代わり kawari kawari

Substituting in Japanese is “代わり” (kawari). Full meaning: substitute, replacement, substituting, replacing; stand-in, proxy, alternate, deputy, relief, successor; compensation, exchange, return.

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