Japanese word

各種

Pronunciation

Romajikakushu

Meaning

  • nounvarious kinds

Example

各種の料理があります。kaku shu no ryō ri ga a ri ma su

There are various kinds of dishes.

Illustration for 各種 (various kinds)

More examples

旅行先では各種サービスを利用できます。ryo kō saki de wa kaku shu sā bi su o ri yō de ki ma su

You can use various services when traveling.

Core concept

Groups several different types under one category and presents them together.

Common phrases

  • 各種サービスkaku shu sā bi su

    various services

  • 各種手続きkaku shu te tsuzu ki

    various procedures

  • 各種情報kaku shu jō hō

    various information

Similar words

いろいろiroiro: A casual expression for a range of different types or things.
種々shuju: A somewhat formal expression for several different types or varieties.
多種tashu: An expression for a large number of different types or varieties.

Definition in Japanese

性質や内容の異なる、いくつかの種類のもの。sei shitsu ya nai yō no koto na ru i ku tsu ka no shu rui no mo no

Word origin

Combines 各 (kaku, "each") and 種 (shu, "kind" or "type"), giving the sense of different kinds within a group.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 各種 (kakushu) is a compact, somewhat formal alternative to いろいろな (iroirona), especially before nouns in phrases such as 各種サービス (kakushu sābisu).

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