募

recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

ボ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

つの.る

Stroke Order

12 / 12

Information

Grade:8

Strokes:12

JLPT:N2

Frequency:809

Vocabulary

ボ

Word	Reading	Meaning
応募	オウボ	application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
公募	コウボ	public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment; public offering (of securities)
募金	ボキン	fundraising; collection of contributions; donating; donation; contribution
募集	ボシュウ	recruitment; invitation; selection; advertisement; taking applications; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; subscription; solicitation; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
応募者	オウボシャ	applicant

Other

Word	Reading	Meaning
募る	つのる	to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
言い募る	いいつのる	to argue vehemently
吹き募る	ふきつのる	to blow harder and harder
冷え募る	ひえつのる	to get colder; to get chilled
募金箱	ぼきんばこ	collection box

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