Translation guide
To collect things or people together, often by picking them up or bringing them into one place.
To pick up and bring together items that are spread out.
Literally 'pick up and gather'. Used for collecting scattered objects like toys, papers, or trash.
子供たちはおもちゃを拾い集めた。
The children gathered up the toys.
General verb for 'gather' or 'collect'. Can be used for objects, but may not imply picking up from the ground.
落ちている紙を集めてください。
Please gather up the papers on the floor.
To scrape together or rake up, often used for gathering things hastily or with effort.
落ち葉をかき集めて袋に入れた。
I gathered up the fallen leaves and put them in a bag.
To assemble or collect people in one place.
Transitive verb for gathering people. The subject actively brings people together.
先生は生徒たちを体育館に集めた。
The teacher gathered up the students in the gym.
To call together, summon. Implies gathering people by calling them.
To summon or muster an inner quality like courage or energy.
Literally 'wring out courage'. A common expression for mustering courage.
彼は勇気を振り絞って真実を話した。
He gathered up his courage and told the truth.
To muster strength, often for a final effort.
彼女は力を振り絞って走り続けた。
She gathered up her strength and kept running.
To collect one's things in preparation to depart.
To pack up or gather one's luggage/belongings.
そろそろ荷物をまとめましょう。
Let's gather up our things.
To gather one's personal items.
忘れ物がないように持ち物を集めてください。
Please gather up your belongings so you don't leave anything behind.
集める is a general verb for gathering or collecting. 拾い集める specifically means to pick up and gather scattered items, often from the ground. Use 拾い集める when the action involves bending down or picking up individual pieces.
彼は仲間を呼び集めた。
He gathered up his friends.