Quick answer
種 is the kanji for "Kind / Class / Species". A common reading is たね (tane). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Kind / Class / Species
Also : Kind · Class · Species · Variety
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 種 represents 'SPECIES'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of species.
On-reading: しゅ — remember this sound by associating it with species. Kun-reading: たね.
Example Sentences
このお店にはいろいろな種類のパンが売っています。
このおみせにはいろいろなしゅるいのぱんがうっています。
This shop sells various kinds of bread.
この植物の種を集めています。
このしょくぶつのたねをあつめています。
I'm collecting seeds of this plant.
Vocabulary using 種
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