種: the kanji for kind; seed
種 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means kind; seed. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
種 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
種 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュ (shu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 種類しゅるい · shurui | type; kind |
たね (tane)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 種たね · tane | seed |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この店には多くの種類の商品がある。Kono mise ni wa ōku no shurui no shōhin ga aru.This shop has many kinds of products.
- 庭に花の種をまいた。Niwa ni hana no tane o maita.I planted flower seeds in the garden.
- この果物にはたくさんの種類がある。Kono kudamono ni wa takusan no shurui ga aru.This fruit comes in many varieties.
- 種から育てた野菜を食べた。Tane kara sodateta yasai o tabeta.I ate vegetables I grew from seed.
- この問題にはいろいろな種類がある。Kono mondai ni wa iroiro na shurui ga aru.This problem comes in various types.
Questions about 種
How many strokes does 種 have?
種 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 種?
The on readings are shu (シュ). The kun readings are tane (たね).
What JLPT level is 種?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Nature, food and animals
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 種
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.