イ, はりねずみ

same kind

JLPT0 G7 S13 F5000

As per # (round) + variant form of head of an animal → *hedgehog/porcupine* (animal that curls into a ball for protection; compare 蝟). Also, *gather*, *assemble* and *(same) kind* (← great number and similarity of porcupine needles).

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