異 種(いしゅ)

いしゅ

noun

different kind; different species; heterogeneous

1. different kind; different species; different type

Something of a different kind or category from what is being compared to. Used in both biological and general contexts.

異種(いしゅ)格闘技(かくとうぎ)戦(せん)が話題(わだい)になった。

The mixed martial arts match became a hot topic.

異種(いしゅ)の金属(きんぞく)を組(く)み合(あ)わせて使(つか)う。

Different types of metals are combined for use.

異種(いしゅ)間(かん)の交配(こうはい)によって新(あたら)しい品種(ひんしゅ)が生(う)まれることがある。

New varieties can be created through cross-breeding between different species.

A compound of 異(い) (different, other) + 種(しゅ) (kind, species). Functions both as a standalone noun and as a prefix modifying other nouns.

Common collocations

異種(いしゅ)格闘技(かくとうぎ): mixed martial arts (fights between different fighting styles)
異種(いしゅ)間(かん): between different species/types
異種(いしゅ)混合(こんごう): heterogeneous mixture
異種(いしゅ)移植(いしょく): xenotransplantation (transplant from a different species)

Similar words

同種(どうしゅ): same kind/species — the opposite, indicating things of the same type
別種(べっしゅ): another kind — similar meaning, but used more for classification
異質(いしつ): heterogeneous, of a different nature — focuses on the quality or nature being different rather than the category

Related Words

Antonym: 同種(どうしゅ) (same kind/species)

Compare: 異質(いしつ) (heterogeneous, of a different nature)

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