代 kanji: meaning “substitute”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N45 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- substitute
- On'yomi
- ダイ、タイ
- Kun'yomi
- か・わる、かわ・る、かわ・り、か・わり
Picture story to remember 代
A person (亻) jumps in front and takes the arrow (弋) meant for a friend, standing in as the substitute.
How to write 代: stroke order
代 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 代
- 代金だいきんprice
- 代わりかわりsubstitute
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