団
Mnemonic
A walled garden traps dozens of recruits inside. A drill sergeant takes a measurement of each one—height, weight, aptitude. Only those who pass the measurement within the walled garden are forged into an elite group, ready to march as one unified corps.
Additional thoughts
Picture a military courtyard (walled garden) where recruits stand in rows being measured and sorted. The walls keep them contained; the measurement decides who qualifies. Together these elements create an organized, unified group.Quick recall
Recruits trapped in a walled garden pass a measurement to form an elite group.Details
The keyword for 団 is group. This kanji refers to an organized body of people who come together for a common purpose, such as a troupe, corps, or association. It conveys the idea of individuals being gathered and unified into a collective unit, often with a sense of solidarity or shared mission. It is commonly used in words relating to organizations, delegations, and formal assemblies of people.
- On'yomi
- だん、とん
- Kun'yomi
- かたまり、まる.い