募
募·recruit, raise (funds), grow stronger
- On-yomi
- ボ
- Kun-yomi
- つの(る)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 募集 | ぼしゅう | recruitment, call for applications |
| 応募 | おうぼ | application |
| 募金 | ぼきん | fund-raising, donation drive |
| 募る | つのる | to solicit; to grow stronger (feelings) |
Example sentences
会社はアルバイトを募集している。
かいしゃはあるばいとをぼしゅうしている。
The company is recruiting part-time workers.
駅前で災害の被災者のための募金をしていた。
えきまえでさいがいのひさいしゃのためのぼきんをしていた。
They were collecting donations for disaster victims in front of the station.
離れて暮らすうちに、家族への思いが募った。
はなれてくらすうちに、かぞくへのおもいがつのった。
While living apart, my longing for my family grew stronger.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Four kanji share 莫 and are all read ボ: 募 (recruit, 力), 墓 (grave, 土), 暮 (live, 日), 慕 (yearn, 心). Check the bottom element.
- 募る has two meanings: 参加者を募る (solicit) and 不安が募る (anxiety grows).
Memory aid
Picture it
Power 力 gathered from far and wide 莫: recruiting people and raising funds.
Vocabulary using this kanji
- 応募するおうぼするto apply for (a job, contest, position)
- 募集ぼしゅうrecruitment, invitation of applications, advertising for
- 募集するぼしゅうするto recruit
- 募金ぼきんfundraising, donation
- 応募おうぼapplication
- 募るつのるto invite; to recruit; to solicit (participants, donations); (of a feeling) to grow stronger
- 公募こうぼpublic invitation for applications or entries; open call; public offering (of shares)
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