Translation of Japanese word "集まる" to English
集まる
あつまる
[atsumaru]
IPA: /atsumaru/
Meaning
VerbTo collect normally separate things.
How to use
集まる (atsumaru) — 'to gather / assemble (intransitive)'. Group 1. みんなが集まる — everyone gathers.
🇬🇧 English
to gather (intrans.)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 集まる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あつまる
Romaji Transcription: atsumaru
Example Sentences
みんなが集まるまで待つ。
みんながあつまるまでまつ
I'll wait until everyone gathers.
友達が集まるのは嬉しい。
ゆうじんがあつまるのはうれしい
It's nice when friends gather.
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Common phrases
- みんなが集まる— everyone gathers
Frequency rank: #340 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "集まる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "集まる" means "to gather (intrans.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "集まる"?▼
The word "集まる" is read as "あつまる" (atsumaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Indicates the act of gathering or coming together.".
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