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種
Kind, Type, Seed
たね (tane)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The phrase 色々な種類 (iroiro na shurui) means 'various kinds.' The kanji also literally means 'seed,' connecting the idea that many different types grow from different seeds.
Memory Trick
Imagine planting different SEEDS in a garden. Each seed grows into a different KIND of plant.
Readings
Onyomi: シュ (shu)
Kunyomi: たね (tane)
Example Words
種類
しゅるい (shurui)
Type, Kind
種
たね (tane)
Seed
人種
じんしゅ (jinshu)
Race, Ethnic group
品種
ひんしゅ (hinshu)
Variety
Example Sentence
この 店には いろいろな 種類が あります。
この みせには いろいろな しゅるいが あります。
kono mise ni wa iroiro na shurui ga arimasu
This store has many different kinds.