代行(だいこう)

だいこう
noun / suru verb
acting on behalf of, proxy service
1. acting on behalf of, performing duties as a substitute
Carrying out tasks or responsibilities in place of someone else. Used for both formal delegation and commercial proxy services.
部長(ぶちょう)の代行(だいこう)を務(つと)める。
To serve as a substitute for the department head.
運転(うんてん)代行(だいこう)サービスを利用(りよう)した。
I used a designated driver service.
社長(しゃちょう)が不在(ふざい)の間(あいだ)、副社長(ふくしゃちょう)が業務(ぎょうむ)を代行(だいこう)している。
While the president is away, the vice president is handling the duties on his behalf.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 代行(だいこう)する (to act on behalf of)
  • 代行(だいこう)者(しゃ) (proxy, substitute person)
  • 代行(だいこう)サービス (proxy service)
  • 運転(うんてん)代行(だいこう) (designated driver service)
  • 業務(ぎょうむ)代行(だいこう) (business proxy, outsourcing)

CULTURAL NOTE: 運転(うんてん)代行(だいこう) is a popular service in Japan where a professional driver takes you and your car home when you've been drinking. It is widely available near entertainment districts.

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