Japanese dictionary
How to say "kind" in Japanese
親切しんせつ · shinsetsu
"Kind" meaning nice is 親切 (shinsetsu) or 優しい (yasashii). "Kind" meaning type is 種類 (shurui).
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Ways to say "kind" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 親切しんせつ · shinsetsu | Kind; helpful. |
| 優しいやさしい · yasashii | Kind; gentle. |
| 種類しゅるい · shurui | Kind; type; sort. |
How to use it
親切 is kindness in actions, like helping. 優しい describes a gentle, caring personality.
"What kind of...?" is どんな (donna): どんな音楽が好きですか.
Example sentences
- ご親切にありがとうございます。Go-shinsetsu ni arigatō gozaimasu.Thank you for your kindness.
- 彼女はとても優しい人です。Kanojo wa totemo yasashii hito desu.She's a very kind person.
- どんな種類のワインがありますか。Donna shurui no wain ga arimasu ka.What kinds of wine do you have?
- 駅員さんが親切に教えてくれました。Ekiin-san ga shinsetsu ni oshiete kuremashita.The station staff kindly explained it to me.
- この店にはいろいろな種類のパンがあります。Kono mise ni wa iroiro na shurui no pan ga arimasu.This shop has many kinds of bread.
- どんな音楽が好きですか。Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka.What kind of music do you like?
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Questions
What is the difference between 親切 and 優しい?
親切 (shinsetsu) is kind in actions, like helping someone. 優しい (yasashii) is gentle or caring as a personality.
How do you ask "What kind of...?" in Japanese?
Use どんな (donna): どんな仕事ですか (What kind of work is it?).
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