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What is the Kanji for 'Raise' and 'Recruit'? | 募

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Raise' and 'Recruit', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Raise' and 'Recruit' is 募.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    Reading

    kunyomiつの

    tsuno

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Power

    Example Word

    応募: application. The Japanese verbal noun '応募 (おうぼ)' means 'application' and is used to refer to the act of applying for something, such as a job, contest, or event. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals submit their details or qualifications to be considered for a position or opportunity. For example: I applied for the job「私はその仕事に応募した」(わたしはそのしごとにおうぼした). She is applying for the scholarship「彼女は奨学金に応募している」(かのじょはしょうがくきんにおうぼしている). The word is often paired with verbs like 'する' to indicate the action of applying, as in '応募する (おうぼする)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1912

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    応募

    Meaning

    Application

    word

    募集

    Meaning

    Recruitment

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 莫 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imitation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Livelihood

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Membrane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Adore, Pining

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 19 kanji contain the part 力 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exertion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Move

    kanji

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Join, Add

    kanji

    Meaning

    Effective

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diligence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    Meaning

    Toil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power, Force

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inferior, Inferiority

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Check, Intuition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial order, Imperial decree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Suddenness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 募 mean?

募 means 'Raise' and 'Recruit'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.