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替

替 — exchange, spare, substitute

Learn the correct stroke order for 替 (exchange), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)か.えるkaeru、か.え-kae、か.わるkawaru
Strokes12
Radical曰
Frequency#979
Meaningsexchange, spare, substitute, per-

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 12 — start from the green dot

Common Words

為替かわせmoney order; draftnoun
替えかえchange; alterationnoun
両替りょうがえchange; money exchangenoun
代替だいたいsubstitutionnoun
振替ふりかえtransfer; switching over; changenoun
替え玉かえだまstand-in; proxy; substitutenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 替 (exchange) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 曰.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 替 is #979, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

為替かわせ — money order; draft
替えかえ — change; alteration
両替りょうがえ — change; money exchange

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 替 have?

The kanji 替 (exchange) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 替?

替 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 替 mean?

替 means: exchange, spare, substitute, per-. On'yomi readings: タイ. Kun'yomi readings: か.える, か.え-, か.わる.

What JLPT level is 替?

替 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.