機種

• Reading: きしゅ
• Romaji: kishu
• Kanji breakdown: 機 (ki) — machine, device, opportunity; 種 (shu) — type, kind, seed
• Pronunciation: /ki.ɕɯ/

Meaning

Model; type of machine or device; a specific make and model.

A noun used to refer to the specific model or type of an electronic device, vehicle, aircraft, or other machine. Very common in consumer electronics contexts when discussing smartphones, computers, or appliances. Often appears in the compound 機種変更 (changing your phone model).

Examples

1. 新しい機種のスマホに買い替えた。 I upgraded to a new smartphone model.
2. この機種は防水機能がついている。 This model has a waterproof feature.
3. 機種によって対応するアプリが違う。 Compatible apps vary depending on the model.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 機 (machine, device) + 種 (type, kind). A modern term that became common with industrial and technological development in Japan.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal