325.集


1. Meaning and Reading

  • gather, collect
  • Onyomi : しゅう
  • Kunyomi : あつまる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 隹 : bird
  • 木 : tree

Birds (隹) gathering on a tree (木) — symbolizing 'to gather' or 'to collect'.

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3. Example Words

集まる あつまる
to gather

People gather in the park.

集合 しゅうごう
gathering

We gather at the station at nine.