くみ
Alternative writings: 組み
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

A school class (e.g., '1st-year, class 2'); when used as a suffix it can be pronounced ぐみ.

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

うちの子は今年3年2組になった。

My child is now in 3rd year, class 2.

2組は教室で発表の準備をしている。

Class 2 is preparing their presentation in the classroom.

2

A group of people; a party, team, or crew.

NounNoun (Suffix)Counter

Examples

彼はいつも三人組で学校に来る。

He always comes to school with a group of three.

探偵チームの組が現場に向かった。

A detective team went to the scene.

3

A lot, bunch, or set — a grouped collection of items.

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

皿を一組揃えて新居に持って行った。

I took a set of dishes to my new home.

楽器は三組に分けて運ぶことになった。

The instruments were divided into three sets for transport.

4

A crime family; an organized-crime syndicate (e.g., yakuza group).

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

その事件は組の抗争が原因とみられる。

That incident is believed to have been caused by a gang feud.

警察は暴力団の主要な組を摘発した。

The police cracked down on a major crime syndicate.

5

A set or assortment of items (e.g., a deck of cards; a matched set).

NounNoun (Suffix)Counter

Examples

トランプを1組買ってきてください。

Please buy one deck of playing cards.

食器は一組ずつ箱に入れて保管する。

Put each set of tableware into a box for storage.

6

In printing, typesetting or composition — arranging type and layout (a technical term).

NounPrinting

Examples

組版の作業は細かい調整が必要だ。

Typesetting work requires fine adjustments.

組版ソフトを使って見出しを整えた。

I adjusted the headings using typesetting software.

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