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On'yomi
タイ
TAI
Kun'yomi
か.える・か.え-・か.わる
kaeru / kae / kawaru

exchange · spare · substitute · per-

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#979
Radicalsay(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

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㚘 + sun

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of two husbands and sun. Replacing husband by sun.

Symbolism

Replacement, replace, exchange. Represents replacing.

Words & Expressions

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

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?

Yes. 替 (exchange, spare, substitute, per-) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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