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集

集 — gather, meet, congregate

Learn the correct stroke order for 集 (gather), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 312 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あつ.まるatsumaru、あつ.めるatsumeru、つど.うtsudou
Strokes12
Radical隹
Frequency#210
Meaningsgather, meet, congregate, swarm, flock

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

歌集かしゅうcollection of waka poems; anthologynoun
句集くしゅうcollection of haiku poemsnoun
結集けっしゅうconcentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentationnoun
採集さいしゅうcollecting; gatheringnoun
詩集ししゅうpoetry anthology; collection of poems; collected poemsnoun
集いつどいmeeting; get-together (e.g. among friends)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 集 (gather) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 隹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 集 is #210, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

歌集かしゅう — collection of waka poems; anthology
句集くしゅう — collection of haiku poems
結集けっしゅう — concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 集 have?

The kanji 集 (gather) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 集?

集 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 集 mean?

集 means: gather, meet, congregate, swarm, flock. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: あつ.まる, あつ.める, つど.う.

What JLPT level is 集?

集 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.