This is the 7207th most frequent Japanese word.
三種
"三種" (sanshu) means "three kinds" or "three types."
Here, '三種' pertains to the 'three kinds' of objects referred to as the sacred treasures in Japanese culture: the sword, mirror, and jewel.
彼は三種の神器について話しました。
He spoke about the three sacred treasures.
In this context, '三種' means 'three kinds,' referring to three distinct types of seasonings incorporated into the recipe.
三種の調味料が料理に使われました。
Three types of seasonings were used in the dish.
'三種' here denotes 'three types,' indicating various formats of questions present in the test.