募: the kanji for recruit; collect
募 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means recruit; collect. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
募 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
募 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボ (bo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 募集ぼしゅう · boshū | recruitment; call for applications |
| 応募おうぼ · ōbo | application; entry |
| 募金ぼきん · bokin | fund-raising |
つのる (tsunoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 募るつのる · tsunoru | to recruit; to grow stronger |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この会社はエンジニアを募集している。Kono kaisha wa enjinia o boshū shite iru.This company is looking for engineers.
- 写真コンテストに応募した。Shashin kontesuto ni ōbo shita.I entered a photo contest.
- 駅前で災害の募金をしていた。Ekimae de saigai no bokin o shite ita.People were collecting donations for disaster relief in front of the station.
- ボランティアを広く募っています。Borantia o hiroku tsunotte imasu.We are widely seeking volunteers.
- 会えない日が続き、不安が募った。Aenai hi ga tsuzuki, fuan ga tsunotta.As the days without meeting went on, my anxiety grew.
Questions about 募
How many strokes does 募 have?
募 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 募?
The on readings are bo (ボ). The kun readings are tsunoru (つのる).
What JLPT level is 募?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 募
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.