代
Kanji · N4
代 / substitute
Kanji for substitute, change, or convert.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ダイ、タイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.わる、かわ.る、かわ.り、か.わり、-がわ.り、-が.わり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
代 carries the meaning substitute, change, or convert.
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Common compounds with 代
田代島たしろじま
年代順ねんだいじゅんchronological order
幼年時代ようねんじだいchildhood
近代的きんだいてきmodern
新陳代謝しんちんたいしゃrenewal / replacement / regeneration
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