How do you say "Everyone, gather around." in Japanese?

"Everyone, gather around." in Japanese is "みんな、あつまって。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Everyone, gather around.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "みんな、あつまって。" mean in English?

"みんな、あつまって。" means "Everyone, gather around." in English. Usage tip: [みんな] = “everyone/kids,” very friendly. Comma creates a coaching rhythm: call the group, then the action. Pronunciation hint: (min-na) with a clear double [ん].

みんな、あつまって。

minna atsumatsu te

[meen-nah ah-tsoo-maht teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [みんな] = “everyone/kids,” very friendly. Comma creates a coaching rhythm: call the group, then the action. Pronunciation hint: (min-na) with a clear double [ん].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Coaches often speak in upbeat short phrases to keep the group organized; kids are used to responding together.

Phrase Breakdown

みんな

minna

[meen-nah]

everyone; all of you

A friendly way to address the whole group of kids. Common in coaching when calling attention.

Example

みんな、コーチの声をきいてね。

Everyone, listen to the coach’s voice, okay?

あつまって

atsumatsu te

gather (and…); come together

て-form of あつまる (to gather). Used as a soft command/request: “Gather up / Come here.”

Example

先生のまわりにあつまって。

Gather around the teacher.

Words in this phrase

あつまっ

atsumatsu

[ah-tsoo-maht]

gather (command stem)

The core of 「あつまって」, used to call players into a group for instructions or teamwork talk.

Example

水のんだら、あつまって。

After you drink water, gather up.

て

[teh]

te-form ending

Completes the te-form request. 「あつまって」 is a direct, natural coach instruction.

Example

こっちにきて。

Come here.

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