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VocabJLPT N2

to collect

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to collect
2. to gather
3. to arrange
4. to make uniform

This verb means to line things up, gather a complete set, or make things uniform and orderly. It is used when arranging items neatly, collecting all necessary items, or making a group of things match, such as aligning furniture or assembling a complete collection.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You got all the tools together and now you're not using them?" my sister said.

Sentence 2

I scraped together ingredients for dinner from whatever was left in the fridge.

Sentence 3

Honestly, people are making too much noise before they've even gathered the evidence!

Sentence 4

You need to keep the conditions consistent for a fair comparison.

Sentence 5

If I'm going to bother, I'd rather put together outfits all from the same brand.