Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Type, kind, category

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Kanji Story

Imagine a group of similar items or objects arranged together, representing different types or categories. This visualizes the meaning of '類' as a symbol of classification or categorization.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '類' is included in the JLPT N3 level and is encountered in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections. Understanding its meaning and reading is necessary to grasp the context of related words and sentences.

Example Sentences

• 彼は異なる類の本を読んでいます。

  He is reading books of different kinds.

  かれはことなるるいのほんをよんでいます。

  kare wa kotonaru rui no hon o yonde imasu.

  Pronunciation

• 動物類の研究をしています。

  I am conducting research on animal species.

  どうぶつるいのけんきゅうをしています。

  doubutsu rui no kenkyuu o shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• これらの言葉は同じ類の意味を持ちます。

  These words have the same meaning.

  これらのことばはおなじるいのいみをもちます。

  korera no kotoba wa onaji rui no imi o mochimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '類' is commonly used when categorizing or classifying things.
• Being familiar with the reading 'ルイ' is important for understanding words and phrases related to types or categories.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to write the kanji correctly, especially during the writing section of the JLPT.
• Learn and remember words that use '類' as it is frequently encountered in both vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '類' may not commonly appear in personal names but can be used metaphorically to describe someone who stands out or belongs to a unique category.