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What is the Kanji for 'Group' and 'Association'? | 団

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Group' and 'Association', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Group' and 'Association' is 団.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    Reading

    onyomiだん

    dan

    とん

    ton

    Parts

    Box Measurement

    Example Word

    団体: group. The Japanese noun '団体 (だんたい)' refers to a 'group' or 'organization', typically a formal or organized one. It is often used to describe entities such as corporations, associations, or clubs. For example: a sports organization「スポーツ団体」(スポーツだんたい). The group held a meeting「その団体は会議を開いた」(そのだんたいはかいぎをひらいた). This word emphasizes the collective nature of the group, often implying a structured or official entity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    598

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Box

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 囗 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Map

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hard

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sphere, Range

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prisoner, Criminal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recite, Recital

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Learn the Kanji

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What does 団 mean?

団 means 'Group' and 'Association'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.