集
gather · meet · congregate · swarm · flock
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
隹 + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of birds gathering on tree. Gathering.
Symbolism
Assembly, collection, concentration. Represents gathering in one place.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Era of war
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
離合集散
りごうしゅうさん
meeting and parting; alliance and rupture (e.g. changing alignment of political parties); meeting and parting
雲集霧散
うんしゅうむさん
(many things) gathering like clouds and vanishing like mist; swarming and scattering; (many things) gathering like clouds and vanishing like mist
群集心理
ぐんしゅうしんり
Mob mentality; Tendency to follow the crowd
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 集 mean in Japanese?
集 means gather, meet, congregate, swarm, flock.
How do you read 集?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: あつ.まる、あつ.める、つど.う (atsumaru, atsumeru, tsudou).
How many strokes does 集 have?
集 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 集 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 集 (gather, meet, congregate, swarm, flock) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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