JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
募 — recruit
- Reading
- ボ・つの.る
- Meaning
- recruit; campaign; gather (contributions); enlist; grow violent
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
募 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ボ・つの.る and it means recruit; campaign; gather (contributions); enlist; grow violent. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
募 appears in everyday japanese words such as 公募 (public appeal), 募る (to invite) and 募金 (fund-raising).
Japanese words containing 募
Frequently asked questions
What does 募 mean in Japanese?
募 means recruit; campaign; gather (contributions); enlist; grow violent in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 募 read?
募 is read ボ・つの.る. Reading it inside real words — 公募 and 募る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 募 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 募 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 募 in a word?
A common word containing 募 is 公募 (こうぼ) — "public appeal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 募 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 募 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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