Meet 募 in notices seeking people, ideas or money. Learn each reading with a whole word.
The idea
募 has 12 strokes; follow the linked diagram. 募る（つのる） means to solicit; 募集（ぼしゅう） is recruitment, 応募（おうぼ） an application and 募金（ぼきん） a collection of donations.
Examples
- 会社は新しい社員を募集しています。The company is recruiting new employees.
- 図書館はボランティアを募っています。The library is looking for volunteers.
- 被災地への募金を集めています。We are collecting donations for the disaster area.
- その仕事に応募しました。I applied for the job.
- 市は新しい公園のアイデアを募集しています。The city is inviting ideas for a new park.
- コンテストの応募は明日で締め切りです。Entries for the contest close tomorrow.
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Watch out
募集 is what an organiser does; 応募 is what a candidate does. 募金 concerns donations, not necessarily recruiting people. Do not confuse 募 with 墓, which means grave.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 募集 in hiragana.
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ぼしゅう
募集 is ぼしゅう: an organiser seeks people or things.
Write the reading of 応募 in hiragana.
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おうぼ
応募 is おうぼ: a candidate applies in response.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿金（ぼきん）［募／墓］.
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募
募 completes 募金（ぼきん）, a collection of donations.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Write the reading of 募集 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 応募 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: ＿金（ぼきん）［募／墓］.
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Write 募 with the diagram, then cover the readings and explain who 募集 and 応募 describe. Make a sentence with 募金.