What does 種類 mean?
種類 is a Japanese noun meaning “variety, kind” in English. It can also be translated as “counter for kinds, species, etc.” depending on context. It is written as 種類 in kanji, しゅるい in hiragana, and shurui in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
動物園にはたくさんの種類の動物がいる。
There are many kinds of animals in the zoo.
破壊の結果、毎日５０種類もの野生の動植物が消滅していると見積もられている。
It has been estimated that, as a result of the destruction, fifty species of wildlife are disappearing from the earth each day.