組
association · braid · plait · construct · assemble · unite · cooperate · grapple
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and moreover. Weaving thread.
Symbolism
Organization, union, assemble. Represents assembling.
Component Breakdown
thread + 且
Words & Expressions
Words written with 組
Proverbs & Idioms
組織の歯車
そしきのはぐるま
A cog in the machine
A small part of a larger system
Anime & Manga
組長娘と世話係
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
A well-known work with 組 in its Japanese title.
進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～
The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made
A well-known work with 組 in its Japanese title.
真・進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～
The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made Season 2
A well-known work with 組 in its Japanese title.
1年A組のモンスター
1-nen A-gumi no Monster
A well-known work with 組 in its Japanese title.
湘南純愛組！
GTO: The Early Years - Shonan Junai Gumi
A well-known work with 組 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 組 mean in Japanese?
組 means association, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple.
How do you read 組?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: く.む、くみ、-ぐみ (kumu, kumi, gumi).
How many strokes does 組 have?
組 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 組 a good kanji for a tattoo?
組 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means association, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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