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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two husbands and sun. Replacing husband by sun.
Symbolism
Replacement, replace, exchange. Represents replacing.
Component Breakdown
替=
㚘日
㚘 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 替
Proverbs & Idioms
日替わり定食
ひがわりていしょく
Daily special
A set meal that changes each day
Anime & Manga
その着せ替え人形は恋をする
My Dress-Up Darling
A well-known work with 替 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“exchange”
“substitute”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 替 mean in Japanese?
替 means exchange, spare, substitute, per-.
How do you read 替?
On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: か.える、か.え-、か.わる (kaeru, kae, kawaru).
How many strokes does 替 have?
替 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 曰 (say).
Is 替 a good kanji for a tattoo?
替 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exchange, spare, substitute, per-. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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