178.組

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組

1. Meaning and Reading

  • group, assemble
  • Onyomi : そ
  • Kunyomi : くみ, くむ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 糸 : thin thread
  • 且 : thick rope

Fine threads (糸) gathered and woven into a thick rope (且), symbolizing ‘to weave, assemble, or group’.

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3. Example Words

組む くむ
form, team up, put together

Two people form a team.

組み合わせ くみあわせ
combination

There are many color combinations.

組織 そしき
organization

There is a need to reorganize the organization.