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類

類 — sort, kind, variety

Learn the correct stroke order for 類 (sort), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 418 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ルイrui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)たぐ.いtagui
Strokes18
Radical頁
Frequency#678
Meaningssort, kind, variety, class, genus

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 18 — start from the green dot

Common Words

魚類ぎょるいfish; fishesnoun
穀類こくるいgrainsnoun
種類しゅるいvariety; kind; typenoun
酒類しゅるいalcoholic drinks; liquornoun
書類しょるいdocument; papersnoun
親類しんるいrelative; relation; kinnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 類 (sort) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 頁.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 類 is #678, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

魚類ぎょるい — fish; fishes
穀類こくるい — grains
種類しゅるい — variety; kind; type

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (頁)

頂place on the head頃time順obey項paragraph須ought預deposit頑stubborn頒distribute

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 類 have?

The kanji 類 (sort) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 類?

類 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 類 mean?

類 means: sort, kind, variety, class, genus. On'yomi readings: ルイ. Kun'yomi readings: たぐ.い.

What JLPT level is 類?

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