Japanese Kanji: 代
Learn How to Write 「代」
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Total: 5 strokes
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「代」 Japanese Kanji Information
Basic Information
Radical
人 亻 (ひと・にんべん・ひとがしら・ひとやね)
Strokes 5 strokes
Kanken Level 8
Grade Elementary Grade 3
Type
JIS Level JIS Level 1
Reading
On-reading
Kun-reading
Chinese (Pinyin)
dai4
Korean
dae 대
Vietnamese
Đại
Meaning
Japanese
かわる・かえる かわりになるもの よ（世） しろ（田地）
English
substitute change convert replace period age counter for decades of ages, eras, etc. generation charge rate fee
French
substituer changer convertir remplacer période âge ère génération montant d'argent taux prix redevance
Spanish
generación reinado sustituir reemplazar relevar
Portuguese
substituto mudança convertido repor período idade geração carga valor taxa
「代」 Printable Worksheets
Practice writing this kanji with our printable worksheets. Choose from two different styles below.
1
Modern Horizontal Writing Style
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How to use:
- The large character at the top can be colored or filled in for tracing practice
- The first three rows have light gray template characters for tracing practice
- The last three rows are blank spaces for free writing practice
- This worksheet follows left-to-right writing direction, matching modern writing conventions
2
Traditional Vertical Writing Style with Stroke Order
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How to use:
- The rightmost column shows the stroke order step-by-step
- The middle columns have light gray guide characters for tracing practice
- The last 4 columns are blank spaces for free writing practice
- This worksheet follows traditional top-to-bottom, right-to-left writing direction
General Tips:
- Use standard A4 paper for best results
- Practice each stroke in the correct order
- Trace the gray guide characters first before attempting free writing
- Pay attention to stroke balance and character proportions