車種(しゃしゅ)

車種(しゃしゅ) refers to the model or type of a vehicle. It covers both specific models (e.g., a particular car name) and broader categories (sedan, SUV, compact).

Forms

車(しゃ) (vehicle) + 種(しゅ) (type, kind)

Common collocations

• 車種(しゃしゅ)を選(えら)ぶ: to choose a car model
• 人気(にんき)車種(しゃしゅ): popular car model
• 対象(たいしょう)車種(しゃしゅ): applicable vehicle types
• 車種(しゃしゅ)によって異(こと)なる: varies by vehicle type

Usage

In rental car and insurance contexts, 車種(しゃしゅ) often refers to size class (compact, sedan, SUV) rather than a specific brand or model name.

SIMILAR ～種(しゅ) WORDS:

• 品種(ひんしゅ): variety, breed
• 機種(きしゅ): device model (phones, computers)
• 業種(ぎょうしゅ): type of industry