Quick answer
組 is the kanji for "Braid / Plait / Unite". A common reading is く.む (kumu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Braid / Plait / Unite
Also : Braid · Plait · Unite · Grapple · Assemble · Construct
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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