品種
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Base noun form. Refers to a specific breed, type, or variety, often used in contexts like plants, animals, or products. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『新しい品種』 (atarashii hinshu, 'new variety').
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are at a pet store, looking at different dogs and discussing which breed to consider adopting.
品種
ひんしゅ
breed / type / variety
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Think of a 'pin' (品 sounds like 'pin') that labels different 'juice' (種 sounds like 'juice') types — each breed or variety has its own pin! 'Pin-juice' → 品種 (hinshu, 'breed / Type / Variety').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『品種』 (hinshu) is commonly used in agriculture and horticulture to refer to different breeds of plants or animals, such as rice varieties or dog breeds. It reflects the importance of biodiversity and cultivation in Japanese culture.
Forms
Base: 品種Base noun form. Refers to a specific breed, type, or variety, often used in contexts like plants, animals, or products. Can be used alone or with modifiers, e.g., 『新しい品種』 (atarashii hinshu, 'new variety').