Vocabulary

What does 種 (しゅ, shu) mean?

種 (しゅ, shu) means species, kind, type.

Quick facts
Readingしゅ
Romajishu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しゅ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshu

species, kind, type

Example sentences

  • There are millions of species of living things on Earth.

  • This insect is designated as an endangered species.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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