収集

しゅうしゅう

collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)

JLPT N1 common word Also written 蒐集、拾集、聚集、蒐輯

Meaning

nvsvt
collecting; accumulating; gathering
nvsvt
collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
nvsvt
garbage collection; waste collection

Example sentences

腕時計の収集が趣味だ。

The collection of wristwatches is a hobby.
彼女は自分の切手の収集を大変自慢にしている。

She takes great pride in her stamp collection.
彼は未知の国々の事実を収集しながら世界中を旅行する。

He travels about the world gathering facts about little known countries.