How to Write 組 (association, braid, plait, construct, assemble) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 組 (association, braid, plait, construct, assemble) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (組)
Primary Radical (部首): 糸 — いと / いとへん (silk/thread)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Silk, threads, textiles, weaving, and connecting ties
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 糸 (いと / いとへん (silk/thread))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 11 strokes under radical 糸.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 組
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 組 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 組?
The Japanese character 組 (association, braid, plait, construct, assemble) has 11 strokes (11画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 11 strokes of 組 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 組?
For the Kanji 組 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ソ and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is く.む, くみ, -ぐみ. Its primary English meaning is "association, braid, plait, construct, assemble".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 組?
The Kanji 組 (association, braid, plait, construct, assemble) is written with 11 strokes (JLPT N3). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 組 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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