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