JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
替 — exchange
- Reading
- タイ・か.える・か.え\~・か.わる
- Meaning
- exchange; spare; substitute; per-
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
替 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is タイ・か.える・か.え\~・か.わる and it means exchange; spare; substitute; per-. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
替 appears in everyday japanese words such as 交替 (alternation), 為替 (money order) and 両替 (change).
Japanese words containing 替
Frequently asked questions
What does 替 mean in Japanese?
替 means exchange; spare; substitute; per- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 替 read?
替 is read タイ・か.える・か.え\~・か.わる. Reading it inside real words — 交替 and 為替 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 替 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 替 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 替 in a word?
A common word containing 替 is 交替 (こうたい) — "alternation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 替 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 替 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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