How to Say ‘Gather (come together)’ in Japanese
あつまって
atsumatsu te
[ah-tsoo-maht teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Te-form command. Softer: [あつまってね] (“Gather up, okay?”). Stronger: [あつまって！]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese coaching often uses short te-form verbs for quick, clear directions.
Phrase Breakdown
あつまっ
atsumatsu
[ah-tsoo-maht]
gather (verb stem)
Part of あつまって. Used when telling kids to come together.
あつまっ て、コーチの話を聞こう。
Gather up and let’s listen to the coach.
て
te
[teh]
please do; and then (te-form)
Te-form ending that makes the instruction sound natural: “Gather (please).”
ラインの上に立っ て、あつまって。
Stand on the line and gather up.
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