What does the kanji 代 mean?

The kanji 代 means "substitute, change, convert, replace, period". It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 代?

Write 代 ("substitute") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 代?

代 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) だい, kunyomi (native Japanese) か（わり）.

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代“substitute” Kanji

JLPT N4

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

substitute, change, convert, replace, period

Onyomi (音読み)

だい

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

か（わり）

Japanese reading

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代 — "substitute" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N4)