Substitute in Japanese
"substitute" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "substitute". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee
Reading: dai
5 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of person and phonetic. Substitute for person.
What it carries
Generation, proxy, era. Represents succession and transition.
Related kanji for "substitute"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for substitute?
The most common kanji for "substitute" is 代, read as dai. It means substitute, change, convert. Related kanji: 替 (substitute).
How many strokes does 代 have?
代 has 5 strokes.