# 代

> 代: substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age

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- **On'yomi readings**: ダイ, タイ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: か.わる, かわ.る, かわ.り, か.わり, か.える, よ, しろ
- **Meanings**: substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age

## Notes

This kanji represents the concept of substitution or an era. It is common in compounds like daihyou (representative) and jidai (era). Originally depicting a person standing, it evolved to signify changing places. It is a JLPT N4 kanji frequently used in daily life to describe replacements or historical periods.