godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
gather together; assemble; congregate
Describes people or things coming together in one place, often spontaneously or without strict organization. Similar to 集まる but with a nuance of drifting or gathering from various directions.
公園に子供たちが寄り集まって遊んでいる。
Children are gathering together and playing in the park.
野良
Stray cats gathered together looking for food.