集: the kanji for gather and collect
集 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means gather, collect. Below are its readings, 11 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
集 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
集 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 11 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュウ (shuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 集合しゅうごう · shūgō | gathering; meeting up |
| 集中しゅうちゅう · shūchū | concentration |
| 募集ぼしゅう · boshū | recruitment |
| 編集へんしゅう · henshū | editing |
| 収集しゅうしゅう · shūshū | collection |
| 特集とくしゅう · tokushū | feature (article) |
| 集計しゅうけい · shūkei | tally; totaling |
あつまる (atsumaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 集まるあつまる · atsumaru | to gather |
| 集まりあつまり · atsumari | gathering |
あつめる (atsumeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 集めるあつめる · atsumeru | to collect |
つどう (tsudou)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 集うつどう · tsudou | to gather (formal) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 明日は八時にロビーに集合してください。Ashita wa hachiji ni robī ni shūgō shite kudasai.Please meet in the lobby at eight tomorrow.
- エンジニアを募集しています。Enjinia o boshū shite imasu.We're hiring engineers.
- 静かな場所で仕事に集中したいです。Shizuka na basho de shigoto ni shūchū shitai desu.I want to focus on work in a quiet place.
- アンケートの結果を集計しました。Ankēto no kekka o shūkei shimashita.I tallied the survey results.
- 会議室にみんなが集まりました。Kaigishitsu ni minna ga atsumarimashita.Everyone gathered in the meeting room.
- お客様の声を集めています。Okyakusama no koe o atsumete imasu.We are collecting customer feedback.
Questions about 集
How many strokes does 集 have?
集 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 集?
The on readings are shuu (シュウ). The kun readings are atsumaru (あつまる), atsumeru (あつめる), tsudou (つどう).
What does 募集中 mean on a sign?
募集中 (boshūchū) means "now hiring" or "now accepting applications." You will see アルバイト募集中 (part-time staff wanted) in many store windows.
What JLPT level is 集?
N4. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
More JLPT N4 kanji
Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 集
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.