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組
組 (readings: そ, くみ; Japanese kanji) means “group / class”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 組み合わせ (combination).
What does 組 mean?
| Kanji | 組 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | group / class |
| Readings | そ, くみ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 組
組 is read そ or くみ depending on the word.
Example words with 組
| Example | 組み合わせ (combination) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14