Kanji for "Kind"

8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "kind". The most popular choice is shown first.

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species, kind, class, variety, seed

Reading: shu

14 strokes · peaceful, nature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for kind?

The most common kanji for "kind" is 種, read as shu. It means species, kind, class. Related kanji: 般 (kind), 類 (kind), 厚 (kind), 底 (kind), 懇 (kind), 篤 (kind) and more.

How many strokes does 種 have?

種 has 14 strokes.