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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 種

Noun
Freq #2554
1

Noun, used as a suffix; Oft. ぐさ in compounds

cause; seed; origin

2

variety; kind

3

Counter

counter for varieties

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 461
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

species
kind
class
variety
seed

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たね
-ぐさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おい
くさ
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