たむろす

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

gather; assemble; hang out

Used for people gathering informally, often in a public place. Can imply loitering or hanging around.

See also: 屯

• 駅えき前まえに若わか者ものがたむろしている。

  Young people are hanging out in front of the station.

• 公こう園えんに人ひとがたむろしていた。

  People were gathered in the park.

godan verb (-su), intransitive verb

assemble (troops); be stationed; be quartered

Specifically for troops or military personnel assembling or being stationed. Less common in everyday speech.

See also: 屯

• 兵へい士したちは城しろの前まえにたむろしていた。

  The soldiers were assembled in front of the castle.

• 部ぶ隊たいが町まちにたむろしている。

  The troops are stationed in the town.