～集
～しゅう
shuu
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～集 (～しゅう (shuu)) means "collection of ~". It is read ～しゅう (shuu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
collection of ~
Also : anthology of ~ · compilation of ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～集 (～しゅう) means 'collection of ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of collection of ~.
Example Sentences
写真集を出版する夢があります。
しゃしんしゅうをしゅっぱんするゆめがあります。
I have a dream of publishing a photo collection.
詩集を読むのが好きです。
ししゅうをよむのがすきです。
I like reading poetry collections.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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