JLPT N2
肩代わり
Taking over someone else’s debt or burden
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Other forms
肩代わりする verb form
肩替わり less common kanji
Noun, Suru verb
Shouldering a Burden (Especially Debt)
This term describes the act of assuming a debt, liability, or heavy burden on behalf of another person or entity.
Example
兄 が 父 の 借金 を 肩代わり する こと に なった 。
My older brother ended up taking over our father's debt.
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