JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
組 — association
- Reading
- ソ・く.む・くみ・\~ぐみ
- Meaning
- association; braid; plait; construct; assemble; unite; cooperate; grapple
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
組 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ソ・く.む・くみ・\~ぐみ and it means association; braid; plait; construct; assemble; unite; cooperate; grapple. 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.
組 appears in everyday japanese words such as 組 (class), 組む (to put together) and 組合 (association).
Japanese words containing 組
Frequently asked questions
What does 組 mean in Japanese?
組 means association; braid; plait; construct; assemble; unite; cooperate; grapple in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 組 read?
組 is read ソ・く.む・くみ・\~ぐみ. Reading it inside real words — 組 and 組む and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 組 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 組 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 組 in a word?
A common word containing 組 is 組 (くみ) — "class". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 組 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 組 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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