What does the kanji 代 mean?

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

What kanji is "kawari"?

"kawari" is written with the kanji 代, meaning "substitute, change, convert, replace, period". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) だい (dai), kunyomi (native Japanese) かわり (kawari). 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.