How to Write 替 (exchange, spare, substitute, per-) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 替 (“exchange, spare, substitute, per-”), indexed under the 曰 (ひらび (say)) radical. Practice 替 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 替える (かえる (kaeru) — exchange), 替え (かえ (kae) — exchange).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (替)
Primary Radical (部首): 曰 — ひらび (say)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 曰
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タイ) when 替 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (か.える, か.え-, か.わる) when 替 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 替 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 曰 (ひらび (say)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 曰 (ひらび (say))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 曰.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 替
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 替 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 替 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 替 ("exchange, spare, substitute, per-") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 曰 (ひらび (say)) radical. At 12 strokes, 替 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 曰 (ひらび (say)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 替?
For 替 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is タイ and the Kunyomi is か.える, か.え-, か.わる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タイ) when 替 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (か.える, か.え-, か.わる) when 替 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 替 includes 替える (かえる (kaeru) — exchange), 替え (かえ (kae) — exchange).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 替 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 替 (exchange, spare, substitute, per-), start with the 曰 (ひらび (say)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 替 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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