種類
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Base noun form. Used to categorize or describe different types of things. Often paired with particles like『の』 (no, possessive) or『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences, e.g.,『種類が多い』 (shurui ga ooi, 'there are many kinds').
Theme
At a pet store, User and their friend Aiko are looking at different types of fish and discussing which kind to buy.
種類
しゅるい
kind / variety
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kind' of fruit in a grocery store. The sign says 『種類』 (shurui, 'kind / Variety') — think 'sure, I'll choose a kind!' 'Sure' → しゅるい (shurui).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『種類』 (shurui) is often used in contexts like food menus or product selections to indicate variety. For example, at a『ラーメン屋』 (raamen-ya, 'ramen shop'), you might see『種類が多い』 (shurui ga ooi, 'there are many kinds').
Forms
Base: 種類Base noun form. Used to categorize or describe different types of things. Often paired with particles like『の』 (no, possessive) or『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences, e.g.,『種類が多い』 (shurui ga ooi, 'there are many kinds').