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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'dog' (犬) and 'rice' (米), representing grouping things with similar characteristics.
Symbolism
Symbolizes kinds, classification, and similar beings. Represents companions connected by commonalities and orderly organization.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
親類縁者
しんるいえんじゃ
one's relatives by blood and marriage (in blood and law); one's kith and kin
異類異形
いるいいぎょう
strange-looking creatures; spirits and goblins
天下無類
てんかむるい
peerless (unparalleled, matchless, unequaled) in the country
Anime & Manga
人類は衰退しました
Humanity Has Declined
A well-known work with 類 in its Japanese title.
すべての人類を破壊する。それらは再生できない。
Destroy All Humans. They Can't Be Regenerated. A Magic: The Gathering Manga
A well-known work with 類 in its Japanese title.
食糧人類-Starving Anonymous-
Starving Anonymous
A well-known work with 類 in its Japanese title.
魔王学園の反逆者～人類初の魔王候補、眷属少女と王座を目指して成り上がる～
Maou Gakuen no Hangyakusha: Jinrui Hatsu no Maou Kouho, Kenzoku Shoujo to Ouza wo Mezashite Nariagaru
A well-known work with 類 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 類 mean in Japanese?
類 means sort, kind, variety, class, genus.
How do you read 類?
On'yomi: ルイ (RUI). Kun'yomi: たぐ.い (tagui).
How many strokes does 類 have?
類 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 類 a good kanji for a tattoo?
類 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sort, kind, variety, class, genus. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.