類型
Meanings
1
Refers to a general classification, pattern, or category into which things can be grouped based on shared characteristics. Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
This problem is one of the common types.
Analyze crime patterns.
2
similar type; analogous pattern
Emphasizes similarity to another type or pattern; often used when comparing or identifying something as belonging to the same category as something else.
This case closely resembles a past similar type.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を類型に分けるto classify things into types
In this study, animals are divided into five types.
- 〜という類型に属するto belong to a certain type or category
His personality belongs to the introverted type.
- 〈事〉の類型を示すto show a typical pattern of something
This story shows one typical pattern of tragedy.