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集
集 (readings: しゅう, あつ; Japanese kanji) means “to gather / to collect”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 集める (to collect).
What does 集 mean?
| Kanji | 集 |
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| Meaning | to gather / to collect |
| Readings | しゅう, あつ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 集
集 is read しゅう or あつ depending on the word.
Example words with 集
| Example | 集める (to collect) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14