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種

種 — species, kind, class

Learn the correct stroke order for 種 (species), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 414 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュshu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たねtane、-ぐさgusa
Strokes14
Radical禾
Frequency#461
Meaningsspecies, kind, class, variety, seed

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一種いっしゅa kind; a sort; a varietynoun
火種ひだねlive coals (for firelighting)noun
各種かくしゅevery kind; all sortsnoun
機種きしゅmodel (of machine, device)noun
業種ぎょうしゅtype of industrynoun
甲種こうしゅA-grade; first-classnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 種 (species) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 種 is #461, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一種いっしゅ — a kind; a sort; a variety
火種ひだね — live coals (for firelighting)
各種かくしゅ — every kind; all sorts

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 種 have?

The kanji 種 (species) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 種?

種 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 種 mean?

種 means: species, kind, class, variety, seed. On'yomi readings: シュ. Kun'yomi readings: たね, -ぐさ.

What JLPT level is 種?

種 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.