English–Japanese

“variety” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihinshu

Example

このリンゴは人気のある品種です。ko no ri n go wa nin ki no a ru hin shu de su

This apple is a popular variety.

Illustration for 品種 (variety)

How to say “variety” in Japanese

“Variety” in Japanese is 品種 (hinshu).

Refers to a recognized kind within a broader group, distinguished by inherited or cultivated traits.

Full entry for 品種: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 品種

野菜売り場で、珍しい品種を見つけました。ya sai u ri ba de mezura shi i hin shu o mi tsu ke ma shi ta

I found an unusual variety in the vegetable section.

Tips for using 品種

  • The Japanese term 品種 (hinshu) often corresponds to "cultivar" for plants, a more precise term than the broader English word "variety" in agricultural contexts.

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