JLPT N1 Advanced
代弁
Speaking or paying on behalf of another person
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Other forms
代弁する suru verb
代辨 outdated
代辯 outdated
1 Noun, Suru verb
"Speaking for someone" / "Voicing an opinion"
Acting as a proxy to express the thoughts, feelings, or stance of another party.
Example
彼 は チーム の 意見 を 代弁 し て 、 マネージャー に 伝え た 。
He spoke for the team and conveyed their opinion to the manager.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
"Paying on behalf of someone"
Settling a debt or making a payment on behalf of the original debtor.
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