N4
代 meaning and readings
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Kanji
代
N4
- Meaning
- replace, era
- Onyomi
- ダイ、タイ
- Kunyomi
- か(わる)、か(える)、よ、しろ
- Formula
- 代 = 亻 + 弋。
Story
代 shows 亻 and 弋 together, and means 'replace, era'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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