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組

組 — association, braid, plait

Learn the correct stroke order for 組 (association), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソso
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.むkumu、くみkumi、-ぐみgumi
Strokes11
Radical糸
Frequency#204
Meaningsassociation, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

改組かいそreorganization; reorganisation; reshufflenoun
組むくむto cross (legs or arms); to link (arms)verb
組閣そかくformation of a cabinetnoun
組曲くみきょくsuitenoun
組合くみあいassociation; union; guildnoun
組織そしきorganization; organisation; formationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 組 (association) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 組 is #204, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改組かいそ — reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
組むくむ — to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms)
組閣そかく — formation of a cabinet

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 組 have?

The kanji 組 (association) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 組?

組 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 組 mean?

組 means: association, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple. On'yomi readings: ソ. Kun'yomi readings: く.む, くみ, -ぐみ.

What JLPT level is 組?

組 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.