Translation and Meaning of: 集める - atsumeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 集める (atsumeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: atsumeru
Kana: あつめる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: collect; gather
Meaning in English: to collect;to assemble
Definition: The act of gathering things, information, etc.
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Explanation and Etymology - (集める) atsumeru
The verb 「集める」 (atsumeru) means "to gather," "to collect," or "to assemble." It is a transitive verb, which implies that the subject actively or deliberately performs the action of gathering something, such as people, objects, information, or even feelings. This term reflects the idea of an intentional effort to group scattered items or elements.
Etymologically, 「集める」 derives from the kanji 「集」 (atsu), which carries the meaning of "to gather" or "to collect." The conjugation with 「める」 (meru) transforms the word into its transitive form, indicating that the action is performed with purpose. The related verb 「集まる」 (atsumaru), on the other hand, is intransitive and refers to the act of something or someone "gathering" or "coming together" on its own.
In practical use, 「集める」 is applied in a wide range of situations. For example, one can say 「切手を集める」 (kitte o atsumeru), which means "Collecting stamps," or 「情報を集める」 (jōhō o atsumeru), which translates as "Gathering information." It can also be used in social contexts, such as 「人を集める」 (hito o atsumeru), "Gathering people," highlighting its use in both practical activities and human interactions.
Additionally, 「集める」 has derived forms that expand its meaning and application. For example, 「集めて」 (atsumete) is the conjugated form for "to gather" in the imperative mode or for requests, while 「集められる」 (atsumerareru) is the passive form, meaning "to be gathered." This flexibility allows the verb to be widely used in Japanese, whether in everyday life, formal writing, or in cultural and academic contexts.
Verbal conjugation of 集める
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 集める (atsumeru)
- 集める - Form dictionary
- 集めます - Polite form
- 集めない - Negative form
- 集めた - Passed form
Synonyms and similar words
- 集う (Tsudou) - Meet, join.
- 収集する (Shuushuu suru) - Collect, gather items or information.
- 積む (Tsumu) - Stack, accumulate.
- 納める (Osameru) - Complete, store, or submit something, such as taxes.
- 拾う (Hirou) - Pick up, collect from the ground (usually loose objects).
- 捕らえる (Toraeru) - Capture, seize (in the sense of capturing something alive or a situation).
- 取り込む (Torikomu) - Incorporate, absorb, especially in a broader context.
- 集積する (Shuuseki suru) - Accumulate or aggregate, especially in a context of data or objects.
- 集中する (Shuuchuu suru) - Concentrate; focus attention or efforts on something specific.
- 集合する (Shuugou suru) - Gather, bring people to a specific location.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: あつめる atsumeru
How to Write in Japanese - (集める) atsumeru
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Example Sentences - (集める) atsumeru
Below are some example sentences:
Ningyou wo atsumeru no ga kanojo no shumi desu
Collecting dolls is her hobby.
Collecting dolls is her hobby.
- 人形 - Means "doll" in Japanese.
- を - direct object particle in Japanese.
- 集める - verb meaning "to collect" in Japanese.
- のが - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence in Japanese.
- 彼女 - means "she" in Japanese.
- の - possession particle in Japanese.
- 趣味 - means "hobby" in Japanese.
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese.
Bajji wo atsumeru no ga suki desu
I like collecting badges.
I like to collect badges.
- バッジ (Badge) - a badge or emblem that can be earned through games or activities
- を (wo) - direct object particle in Japanese
- 集める (atsumeru) - verb meaning "to collect" or "to gather"
- のが (no ga) - particle indicating that the previous sentence is the reason or motive for the next action
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like" or "to appreciate"
- です (desu) - linking verb indicating a statement or assertion
Watashi wa arubamu o atsumeru no ga suki desu
I like to collect albums.
I like to collect albums.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- アルバム (arubamu) - noun meaning "album"
- を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action, in this case "album"
- 集める (atsumeru) - verb meaning "to collect"
- のが (noga) - particle indicating the function of a nominal subject, in this case "collect"
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite and formal way of expressing a statement
Watashi wa furui kitte o atsumeru no ga suki desu
I like to collect old stamps.
I like collecting old stamps.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
- 古い (furui) - adjective meaning "old"
- 切手 (kitte) - noun meaning "seal"
- を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- 集める (atsumeru) - verb meaning "to collect"
- のが (noga) - particle that connects the verb with the adjective and indicates that "collecting old stamps" is what the person likes to do
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of the sentence
Kono kenkyū ni hitsuyōna bunken o atsumeteimasu
I am collecting the necessary references for this research.
We are collecting the literature necessary for this research.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 研究 - noun that means "research" or "study"
- に - particle that indicates the target or objective of the action
- 必要 - adjective meaning "necessary" or "essential"
- な - particle indicating the attribution of a characteristic
- 文献 - noun that means "literature" or "bibliographical references"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 集めています - verb meaning "to collect" or "to gather" in the present continuous tense
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