Collect in Japanese

"collect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

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4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "collect". The most common choice is shown first.

彙

Top pick

same kind, collect, classify, category, hedgehog

Reading: i

13 strokes · peaceful

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Where it comes from

Combines 'hedgehog' (彑) with 'gather' (果), representing many things gathering like hedgehog spines.

What it carries

Symbolizes gathering, vocabulary, and classification. Represents systematic collections of words and things.

Related kanji for "collect"

寄

collect

ki

Composed of roof and strange. Stopping at unusual place.

Details →徴

collect

chou · mysterious

Composed of go, strike, and king. Going to summon king.

Details →征

collect taxes(also: subjugate, attack the rebellious)

sei · powerful

Composed of go and correct. Going correctly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for collect?

The most common kanji for "collect" is 彙, read as i. It means same kind, collect, classify. Related kanji: 寄 (collect), 徴 (collect), 征 (collect taxes).

How many strokes does 彙 have?

彙 has 13 strokes.