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種
種 (readings: しゅ, たね; Japanese kanji) means “seed / kind”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 種類 (kind / type).
What does 種 mean?
| Kanji | 種 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | seed / kind |
| Readings | しゅ, たね |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 種
種 is read しゅ or たね depending on the word.
Example words with 種
| Example | 種類 (kind / type) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14