How to Write 団 (group, association) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 6-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 団 (“group, association”), indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. Practice 団 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 団 (かたまり (katamari) — group), 団い (まるい (marui) — group).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (団)
Primary Radical (部首): 囗 — くにがまえ (enclosure)
Radical Position: Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae))
Semantic Theme: Enclosed borders, walls, territory, and countries
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ダン, トン) when 団 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かたまり, まる.い) when 団 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (6画): Written with 6 strokes, 団 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) position). Establish the 囗 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 6 strokes under radical 囗.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 団
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 団 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 団 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 団 ("group, association") is written with 6 strokes (6画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical. Written with 6 strokes, 団 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) radical (Enclosure (Kamae / 構) position). Establish the 囗 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 4 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 団?
For 団 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ダン, トン and the Kunyomi is かたまり, まる.い. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ダン, トン) when 団 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (かたまり, まる.い) when 団 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 団 includes 団 (かたまり (katamari) — group), 団い (まるい (marui) — group).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 団 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 6 strokes of 団 (group, association), start with the 囗 (くにがまえ (enclosure)) in the Enclosure (Kamae / 構) (構 (Kamae)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 団 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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