依代
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 依代
1
Shinto
object representative of a divine spirit; object to which a spirit is drawn or summoned; object or animal occupied by a kami
Kanji in this Word
依
8 strokes
Frequency: 906
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
reliant
depend on
consequently
therefore
due to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よ
より
代
5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
よ
しろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
憑
16 strokes
Meanings
depend
rely
evidence
proof
according to
possess
haunt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.く
つか.れる
よ.る
たの.む
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