JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
団 — group
- Reading
- ダン・トン・かたまり・まる.い
- Meaning
- group; association
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
団 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ダン・トン・かたまり・まる.い and it means group; association. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
団 appears in everyday japanese words such as 公団 (public corporation), 劇団 (troupe) and 団扇 (fan).
Japanese words containing 団
Frequently asked questions
What does 団 mean in Japanese?
団 means group; association in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 団 read?
団 is read ダン・トン・かたまり・まる.い. Reading it inside real words — 公団 and 劇団 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 団 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 団 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 団 in a word?
A common word containing 団 is 公団 (こうだん) — "public corporation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 団 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 団 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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