synonym Comparative
あつめる
VS
集まる
Differences Between "あつめる" and "集まる"
Option A
あつめる
Meaning
to collect, to gather (transitive)
Reading
あつめる (atsumeru)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
彼は古いコインを集めています。
He collects old coins.
Option B
集まる
Meaning
to gather, to collect, to assemble (intransitive)
Reading
あつまる (atsumaru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
駅前に人がたくさん集まっています。
A lot of people are gathering in front of the station.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to collect, to gather (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- あつめる: Transitive verb meaning 'to collect' or 'to gather' something or someone. The intransitive form is 集まる (atsumaru).
- 集まる: An intransitive verb. Used when people or things gather on their own. For transitive "to gather/collect," use 「集める (atsumeru)」.
- あつめる: Transitive verb meaning 'to collect' or 'to gather' something or someone. The intransitive form is 集まる (atsumaru).
- 集まる: An intransitive verb. Used when people or things gather on their own. For transitive "to gather/collect," use 「集める (atsumeru)」.
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