Kanji

What does the kanji 募 mean?

募 means recruitment; fundraising. On'yomi ボ. Kun'yomi つの.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiボ
Kun'yomiつの.る
Strokes12
Main radical力
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ボKun'yomi つの.る
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

recruitment; fundraising

Memory hook

Using strength (力) to call out at dusk (莫) for recruits and donations — RECRUIT, COLLECT.

Main radical

力power 2 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 募るつのるto intensify, to grow stronger; to recruit, to call for
  • 募集ぼしゅうrecruitment; call for applications/donations

More words with this kanji

  • 公募こうぼpublic recruitment; public offering, call for applications
  • 募金ぼきんfundraising, collecting donations
  • 応募おうぼapplication, entry (for a contest, job)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.