代 — Substitute
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Common Japanese Words with 代 (Substitute)
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A time (時) that acts as a substitute (代) for the previous one marks a new era.
Frequently Asked Questions About 代 (Substitute)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 代 (Substitute)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 代 ("Substitute", read as だい) is: The man gave the girl a diamond (だい) ring and decided to tie (たい) the knot once he realized, there is no substitute... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 代 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 代 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 代 means "Substitute". Its primary reading is だい (On'yomi: だい, たい; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 代?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 代 include: 時代 (じだい - period, epoch, era, age).
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