English–Japanese
“three kinds” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisanshu
Example
この店では三種のパンを売っています。ko no mise de wa san shu no pa n o u tte i ma su
This store sells three kinds of bread.
How to say “three kinds” in Japanese
“Three kinds” in Japanese is 三種 (sanshu).
It identifies a set by counting three separate varieties within a common category.
Example sentences with 三種
この料理は、三種の豆を使っています。ko no ryō ri wa san shu no mame o tsuka tte i ma su
This dish uses three kinds of beans.
Tips for using 三種
- 三種 (sanshu) is a compact, somewhat formal alternative to 三種類 (sanshurui) in written language and established compounds.