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集

集·gather

On-yomi
シュウ
Kun-yomi
あつ(まる)あつ(める)

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

12 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
集めるあつめるto collect (tr.)
集まるあつまるto gather (intr.)
集合しゅうごうassembly, meeting up
集中しゅうちゅうconcentration

Example sentences

  1. 切手を集めるのが趣味です。

    きってをあつめるのがしゅみです。

    Collecting stamps is my hobby.

  2. 八時に駅の前に集まってください。

    はちじにえきのまえにあつまってください。

    Please gather in front of the station at eight.

  3. うるさくて勉強に集中できません。

    うるさくてべんきょうにしゅうちゅうできません。

    It's so noisy I can't concentrate on studying.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing 集まる(あつまる, people gather) with 集める(あつめる, you collect things).
  • Reading 集合 as *しゅうこう — it voices to しゅうごう.

Memory aid

Picture it

A bird (隹) perched in a tree (木) — where one lands, the whole flock gathers.

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