JLPT N1 Advanced
補欠
A substitute or backup member used to fill a vacancy.
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補闕 rarely used kanji
Noun, No-adjective
"Substitute" / "Backup"
Refers to a reserve member designated to fill a vacancy or replace a regular member when necessary.
Example
彼 は まだ レギュラー で は なく 、 補欠 の 選手 です 。
He's not a regular player yet; he's a substitute.
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