Vocabulary

What does 募る (つのる, tsunoru) mean?

募る (つのる, tsunoru) means to intensify, grow stronger; to recruit, solicit.

Quick facts
Readingつのる
Romajitsunoru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
つのる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsunoru

to intensify, grow stronger; to recruit, solicit

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

Example sentences

  • My longing for home grows stronger day by day.

  • We decided to widely recruit volunteers.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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