組む
くむ
kumu
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
組む (くむ (kumu)) means "to cross (legs or arms)". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to cross (legs or arms)
Also : to team up · to assemble · to link (arms) · to put together
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Example Sentences
腕を組んで考えた。
うでをくんでかんがえた。
I folded my arms and thought.
チームを組んで大会に参加した。
チームをくんでたいかいにさんかした。
I formed a team and participated in the tournament.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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