1.
group, team, set
A collection of people or things organized together.
チームを組んで試合に出る。
To form a team and enter the match.
この組は強いチームだ。
This group is a strong team.
彼らは犯罪組のメンバーだと言われている。
They are said to be members of a crime organization.
2.
class (in school)
A group of students studying together.
私は3年2組です。
I'm in Year 3, Class 2.
隣の組の友達と遊ぶ。
I play with a friend from the next class.
今年は同じ組になれてうれしい。
I'm happy we're in the same class this year.
3.
(suffix) pair, set of
Used as a counter for sets or pairs of items.
二人組で練習する。
To practice in pairs.
[Note: 組 becomes ぐみ when used as a suffix]
このグラス一組ください。
One set of these glasses, please.
茶碗と皿の二組を買った。
I bought two sets of bowls and plates.
組 refers to organized groups or sets.
AS SCHOOL CLASS:
- 3年2組 (Year 3, Class 2)
- 同じ組 (same class)
AS SUFFIX (becomes ぐみ):
- 二人組 (pair, duo)
- 三人組 (trio)
- 親子組 (parent-child pair)
AS SET:
- 一組 (one set)
- 茶碗一組 (a set of tea bowls)
RELATED WORDS:
- 組む (to form a group)
- 組合 (union, association)
Related Words
Related:
組合 (association)