組: the kanji for group; assemble
組 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means group; assemble. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
組 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
組 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソ (so)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 組織そしき · soshiki | organization |
くむ (kumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 組むくむ · kumu | to team up; to assemble |
くみ (kumi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 組くみ · kumi | class; group |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この組織は世界中で活動している。Kono soshiki wa sekaijū de katsudō shite iru.This organization operates worldwide.
- 友達とチームを組みました。Tomodachi to chīmu o kumimashita.I teamed up with my friend.
- …娘は一年三組です。Musume wa ichinen sangumi desu.My daughter is in class 1-3.
- 新しい組織を立ち上げた。Atarashii soshiki o tachiageta.We launched a new organization.
- 二人組で作業を進めた。Futarigumi de sagyō o susumeta.We proceeded with the work in pairs.
Questions about 組
How many strokes does 組 have?
組 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 組?
The on readings are so (ソ). The kun readings are kumu (くむ), kumi (くみ).
What JLPT level is 組?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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People and relationships
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 組
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.