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代
This is the kanji for generation, age, price, or substitution. As a
verb is can also mean represent or replace.
on readings:
kun readings:
examples:
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代議士
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daigishi |
dietman, congressamn, MP |
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代替
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daitai |
substitution |
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現代
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gendai |
contemporary, modern |
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漢時代
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Kan jidai |
the Han dynasty |
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君が代
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Kimigayo |
Japanese national anthem
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明治時代
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Meiji jidai |
Meiji era, the reign of japanese emperor Meiji
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昭和時代
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Shōwa jidai |
Showa era, the reign of emperor Hirohito
(裕仁)
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令和時代
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Reiwa jidai |
Reiwa era, the reign of emperor Naruhito
(徳仁)
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links:
Kimigayo
Wiktionary
72 Seasons blog
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