This means you give up one thing to get another. It shows a big trade or sacrifice.
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This means you give up one thing to get another. It shows a big trade or sacrifice.
その企業は多額の投資と引き換えに、新技術の独占権を獲得した。
In exchange for a large investment, that company acquired exclusive rights to the new technology.
どんな富とも引き換えに、自分の信念を曲げるつもりはない。
I have no intention of bending my principles in exchange for any amount of wealth.
自由と引き換えに得た安全は、本当の安全とは言えない。
The safety gained in exchange for freedom cannot be called true safety.
彼は安定した職と引き換えに、世界一周の夢を諦めた。
He gave up his dream of traveling around the world in exchange for a stable job.
便利な生活と引き換えに、私たちは多くの大切なものを失ってきたのではないか。
In exchange for a convenient life, haven't we been losing many important things?
This phrase is for big, important trades. Think of trading your life for something. It's not for small things like trading a cookie.
This is different from "kawari ni" because "kawari ni" can mean simple things like "coffee instead of tea." This phrase is more serious. It means you give up something important to get something else. It is also different from "ni kawatte." That phrase means "on behalf of" someone.
Don't use this when you swap small things. For example, do not say "I got a coupon instead of answering a survey." This phrase is for big, important trades.
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