Translation of Japanese word "集める" to English
集める
あつめる
[atsumeru]
IPA: /atsumeru/
Meaning
VerbTo gather together; amass.
How to use
集める (atsumeru) — 'to collect / gather (transitive)'. Group 2. 切手を集める — collect stamps. Intransitive: 集まる (atsumaru) — to gather.
🇬🇧 English
to collect / gather
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 集める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あつめる
Romaji Transcription: atsumeru
Example Sentences
彼は古い本を集める。
かれはふるいほんをあつめる
He collects old books.
友達を集めるのは難しい。
ゆうじんをあつめるのはむずかしい
It's hard to gather friends.
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Common phrases
- 切手を集める— to collect stamps
Frequency rank: #339 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "集める" means "to collect / gather" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Indicates the act of gathering or collecting things.".
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