組 — Group
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Visual Radical Families for 組 (Group)
These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Common Japanese Words with 組 (Group)
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When you put items into a group (組) and make them fit (合) together, you create a combination.
Frequently Asked Questions About 組 (Group)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 組 (Group)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 組 ("Group", read as そ) is: The martial arts group has its Kung-Fu Meet-ups (くみ) in front of the old building with sofas (そ)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 組 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 組 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 組 means "Group". Its primary reading is そ (On'yomi: そ; Kun'yomi: くみ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 組?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 組 include: 組み合わせ (くみあわせ - combination, set).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 組 (Group) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 組 (Group) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.