How to Write 代 (substitute, change, convert, replace, period) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 代 (substitute, change, convert, replace, period) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (代)
Primary Radical (部首): 人 — ひと / にんべん (person)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Humans, people, relationships, and human behavior
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 人 (ひと / にんべん (person))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 人.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 代
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 代 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 代?
The Japanese character 代 (substitute, change, convert, replace, period) has 5 strokes (5画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 5 strokes of 代 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 代?
For the Kanji 代 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ダイ, タイ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is か.わる, かわ.る, かわ.り, か.わり, -がわ.り, -が.わり, か.える, よ, しろ. Its primary English meaning is "substitute, change, convert, replace, period".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 代?
The Kanji 代 (substitute, change, convert, replace, period) is written with 5 strokes (JLPT N4). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 代 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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