Kind
Type, Sort
noun
The kind and type is the kind, type, or sort. Basically, if you know the meaning of either of these kanji you'll know the meaning of this word as well, since they all share nicely.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
うちの犬は二種類の薬を飲んでいます。
My dog is on two different medications.
全部で何種類あるの？
How many kinds are there in all?
種類が多すぎて中々決められません。
There are so many kinds that it is hard to decide.