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組
On'yomi
ソ
SO
Kun'yomi
く.む・くみ・-ぐみ
kumu / kumi / gumi
association · braid · plait · construct · assemble · unite · cooperate · grapple
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
組=
糹且
thread + 且
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and moreover. Weaving thread.
Symbolism
Organization, union, assemble. Represents assembling.
Words & Expressions
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
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?
Yes. 組 (association, braid, plait, construct, assemble, unite, cooperate, grapple) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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