Exchange in Japanese

"exchange" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "exchange". The most common choice is shown first.

替

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exchange, spare, substitute, per-

Reading: tai

12 strokes · dynamic

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Where it comes from

Composed of two husbands and sun. Replacing husband by sun.

What it carries

Replacement, replace, exchange. Represents replacing.

Related kanji for "exchange"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for exchange?

The most common kanji for "exchange" is 替, read as tai. It means exchange, spare, substitute. Related kanji: 貿 (exchange).

How many strokes does 替 have?

替 has 12 strokes.