GRAMMAR DETAIL
と引き替えに
Expresses an exchange in which one value or right is given up as the condition for obtaining another result.
Examples
彼は安定した地位と引き替えに、自由な研究環境を手に入れた。
In exchange for a stable position, he gained the freedom to pursue his research.
Words used
名誉と引き替えに、彼は静かな生活を選んだ。
In exchange for fame, he chose a quiet life.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
と引き替えにto a noun naming a value or position given up in exchange for something else. - Basic usage:
彼は安定した地位と引き替えに、自由な研究環境を手に入れた。means that he gave up a stable position to gain an environment allowing freedom in research.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Direction of exchange and reading
引き替えis readひきかえ. In地位と引き替えに環境を得る, the position is given up and the environment is obtained, so keep the two roles distinct.
- Focus compared with 犠牲にして
地位を犠牲にしてhighlights the loss involved in giving up a position.地位と引き替えにhighlights the exchange between what is surrendered and what is obtained.