集団

• Reading: しゅうだん
• Romaji: shuudan
• Kanji breakdown: 集 (shuu) — gather, collect; 団 (dan) — group, association
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯː.daɴ/

Meaning

Group; mass; collective body. A number of people gathered together.

A noun referring to a group of people or things gathered together, often implying a larger or more organised assembly than グループ. Used in formal and academic contexts. Common compounds include 集団生活 (group living), 集団行動 (group behaviour), and 集団心理 (mob mentality).

Examples

1. 集団で行動するときはルールを守ろう。 When acting as a group, let's follow the rules.
2. あの鳥は大きな集団で移動する。 Those birds migrate in a large flock.
3. 集団生活ではお互いの気持ちを考えることが大切だ。 In group living, it's important to consider each other's feelings.

Usage Guide

Context: sociology, education, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 集 (gather, collect) and 団 (group, association). Together they describe a body of individuals that have come together.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal