団
group · association
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and phonetic. Making group in enclosure.
Symbolism
Group, organization, unity. Represents group.
Component Breakdown
enclosure + inch
Words & Expressions
Words written with 団
Four-Character Compounds
一家団欒
いっかだんらん
happy family get-together
大同団結
だいどうだんけつ
merger; (presenting a) united front
一致団結
いっちだんけつ
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
家族団欒
かぞくだんらん
happy family circle; sitting in a family circle and enjoying conversation; harmony in a family
Proverbs & Idioms
団栗の背比べ
どんぐりのせいくらべ
Comparing acorn heights
All equally mediocre with no significant differences
Anime & Manga
美少年探偵団
Pretty Boy Detective Club
A well-known work with 団 in its Japanese title.
雨を告げる漂流団地
Drifting Home
A well-known work with 団 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 団 mean in Japanese?
団 means group, association.
How do you read 団?
On'yomi: ダン、トン (DAN, TON). Kun'yomi: かたまり、まる.い (katamari, marui).
How many strokes does 団 have?
団 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 団 a good kanji for a tattoo?
団 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means group, association. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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