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VocabJLPT N5

to collect

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to collect
2. to assemble

This verb means "to collect" or "to gather" things together, such as stamps, data, or people. It is a transitive verb, so it takes a direct object — you use it to describe actively bringing multiple items into one place.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Stop rushing to round everyone up like that.

Sentence 2

It's really hard to get people together in this town.

Sentence 3

"What do you want to collect?" my sister asked.

Sentence 4

I gathered everyone's opinions yesterday.

Sentence 5

What do we collect first?