Quick answer
組 is the kanji for "to unite". A common reading is く.む (kumu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to unite
Also : to assemble · to construct · Braid
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 組 represents 'ASSOCIATION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of association.
On-reading: そ — remember this sound by associating it with association. Kun-reading: く.む.
Example Sentences
チームを組んで取り組みました。
ちーむをくんでとりくみました。
I formed a team and tackled it.
組織の体制を整えました。
そしきのたいせいをととのえました。
I organized the organization's system.
Vocabulary using 組
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 Jun 11, 2026
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