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類
類 (readings: るい, たぐ; Japanese kanji) means “kind / category”. 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 類 mean?
| Kanji | 類 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | kind / category |
| Readings | るい, たぐ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 類
類 is read るい or たぐ depending on the word.
Example words with 類
| Example | 種類 (kind / type) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14