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代用

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 代用.

Dictionary

Entry

代用いようNoun~の Adj.Transitive~する VerbFreq #18334
1

substitution

Examples
この箱はテーブルの代用となる。
This box will serve as a table.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee

5 strokesFrequency 66JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ダイタイ

Kun

か.わるかわ.るかわ.りか.わり-がわ.り-が.わりか.えるしろ

Nanori

utilize, business, service, use, employ

5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ヨウ

Kun

もち.いる

Nanori

たから

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