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What is the Kanji for 'Gather'? | 集

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Gather', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Gather' is 集.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather

    Reading

    kunyomiあつ

    atsu

    つど

    tsudo

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Bird

    Example Word

    集会: meeting or gathering. The Japanese noun '集会 (しゅうかい)' refers to a formal or informal gathering of people, often for a specific purpose such as discussion, planning, or protest. It can be used in various contexts, from community meetings to political rallies. For example: There will be a meeting tomorrow「明日集会があります」(あしたしゅうかいがあります). The gathering was peaceful「その集会は平和でした」(そのしゅうかいへいわでした). The word can also imply a sense of organization or collective action, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    322

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    radical

    Meaning

    Bird

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

    word

    集団

    Meaning

    Group

    word

    集まる

    Meaning

    Gather

    word

    集める

    Meaning

    Gather, Collect

    word

    Meaning

    Collection

    word

    集中

    Meaning

    Concentration

    word

    集合

    Meaning

    Gathering

    word

    集まり

    Meaning

    Gathering

    word

    収集

    Meaning

    Collection

    word

    集会

    Meaning

    Meeting, Gathering

    word

    群集

    Meaning

    Crowd

    word

    集落

    Meaning

    Village, Settlement

    word

    募集

    Meaning

    Recruitment

    word

    寄り集まる

    Meaning

    Gather

    word

    編集

    Meaning

    Editing

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 96 kanji contain the part 木 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grove

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Book, Origin

    kanji

    Meaning

    School

    kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Parent

    kanji

    Meaning

    East

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Pleasure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ride

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sideways

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desk, Table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bundle, Bind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Machine, Opportunity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Proposal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bridge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    kanji

    Meaning

    Not yet

    kanji

    Meaning

    End

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contraption

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bed, Floor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Status

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Form

    kanji

    Meaning

    Materials, Timber

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dye

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curriculum, Continuation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Extreme, Pole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rights, Authority

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat, Counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shares, Stocks

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cup, Cupfuls

    kanji

    Meaning

    Signpost, Mark

    kanji

    Meaning

    Structure, Care

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pillar

    kanji

    Meaning

    In general, Approximation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imitation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tag, Bill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Root

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nucleus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pole, Bar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Design, Handle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Branch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apricot, Plum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Peach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soft, Gentle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shelf

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wither

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scaffold, Plank bridge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cedar, Cryptomeria

    kanji

    Meaning

    Block, Ridgepole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Column

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vat, Tank

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plug, Stopper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pivot, Hinge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coffin, Casket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oriental chess, Chess piece

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crude, Simple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Renounce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rot, Decay

    kanji

    Meaning

    A certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calendar, Almanac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant, Planting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Willow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    kanji

    Meaning

    Watchtower, Tall building

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shelf, Build across

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mulberry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse chestnut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pillow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chair

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Square character style, Correctness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grab

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

    kanji

    Meaning

    Persimmon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palisade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spiny

    kanji

    Meaning

    Girder

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 隹 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Miscellaneous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    View

    kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employ, Hire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detach, Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rejoice, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Young, Immature

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fiber, Maintain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Only, Solely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    kanji

    Meaning

    Male, Heroic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Female

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elegance, Elegant

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

    kanji

    Meaning

    Piled high

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

Learn the Kanji

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What does 集 mean?

集 means 'Gather'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.