三つ組
mitsugumi
The English word trio can be translated into Japanese as 三つ組 (mitsugumi) or 三人組.
Meaning: group of three people or things (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 三つ組 | mitsugumi |
| 三人組 | sanningumi |
How do you pronounce it?
mitsugumi
Did you know?
- The word 組 in 三人組 can imply a gang or a criminal syndicate depending on the context. While it often just means 'group', it is the same character used in 組員, meaning a member of a Yakuza clan.
- In Japanese pop culture, groups of three are often called 'trio' using the katakana word トリオ, which is much more common in music and entertainment than the native terms.
- The term 三つ組 is more abstract and can refer to a grouping of three inanimate objects, whereas 三人組 is strictly reserved for human beings.
Examples in context
- 私たちは三人組でピクニックに行きました。We went on a picnic as a trio.
- 彼女たちは３人で楽器を演奏しています。They are playing musical instruments as a trio.
- 今晩のコンサートでは、新しいトリオが演奏します。A new trio will perform at tonight's concert.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are looking at a photo of their friends.
- 蓮 Renこの三つ組、いい雰囲気だね。Kono mitsugumi, ii funiki da ne.This trio has a great vibe.
- 陽葵 Himari本当だね。仲が良さそう。Hontou da ne. Naka ga yosasou.You're right. They seem to get along well.
- 蓮 Ren僕たちも三つ組になろうか。Bokutachi mo mitsugumi ni narou ka.Shall we become a trio too?
- 陽葵 Himariいい考えだね、蓮君。Ii kangae da ne, Ren-kun.That's a good idea, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trio” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
