JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
種 — species
- Reading
- シュ・たね・\~ぐさ
- Meaning
- species; kind; class; variety; seed
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
種 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュ・たね・\~ぐさ and it means species; kind; class; variety; seed. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
種 appears in everyday japanese words such as 種 (kind), 種 (seed) and 各種 (every kind).
Japanese words containing 種
Frequently asked questions
What does 種 mean in Japanese?
種 means species; kind; class; variety; seed in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 種 read?
種 is read シュ・たね・\~ぐさ. Reading it inside real words — 種 and 種 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 種 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 種 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 種 in a word?
A common word containing 種 is 種 (しゅ) — "kind". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 種 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 種 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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