集 — Gather
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Common Japanese Words with 集 (Gather)
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When people gather (集) into a tight group (団), they form a collective mass.
To gather (集) things together is to collect them.
When people gather (集) we have a gathering.
When people or things gather (集) in one place, they assemble.
Frequently Asked Questions About 集 (Gather)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 集 (Gather)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 集 ("Gather", read as しゅう) is: Birds in shoes (しゅう) love to gather on top of trees, and eat nut soup (あつ)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 集 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 集 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 集 means "Gather". Its primary reading is しゅう (On'yomi: しゅう; Kun'yomi: あつ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 集?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 集 include: 集団 (しゅうだん - group, mass, collective body), 集める (あつめる - to collect something), 集まり (あつまり - gathering, meeting, assembly, collection), 集まる (あつまる - to gather; to collect; to assemble).
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