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VocabJLPT N5

to gather

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to gather
2. to collect

A verb meaning "to gather" or "to assemble," used when people or things come together in one place. It is an intransitive verb, so it describes the subject itself gathering rather than being gathered by someone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder why people gather here.

Sentence 2

Everyone, come here please!

Sentence 3

What time are we meeting in front of the store?

Sentence 4

I said, "If everyone's going, I'll come too."

Sentence 5

Why does it seem like only bad news piles up?