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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

    募

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    Reading

    kunyomiつの

    tsuno

    onyomiぼ

    bo

    Parts

    莫 力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

    力

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1912

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 募

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

    component

    莫

    kanji

    力

    Meaning

    Power

Words Using 募

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    募集

    Meaning

    Recruitment

    word

    応募

    Meaning

    Application

Kanji Related to 募 Through the Part 莫

These 6 kanji contain the part 莫 as well.

    kanji

    模

    Meaning

    Imitation

    kanji

    慕

    Meaning

    Adore, Pining

    kanji

    幕

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    墓

    Meaning

    Grave

    kanji

    膜

    Meaning

    Membrane

    kanji

    暮

    Meaning

    Livelihood

Kanji Related to 募 Through the Part 力

These 19 kanji contain the part 力 as well.

    kanji

    労

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    幼

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    kanji

    勧

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    助

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    勉

    Meaning

    Exertion

    kanji

    勢

    Meaning

    Power, Force

    kanji

    努

    Meaning

    Toil

    kanji

    励

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    kanji

    劾

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    勃

    Meaning

    Rise, Suddenness

    kanji

    勅

    Meaning

    Imperial order, Imperial decree

    kanji

    男

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    加

    Meaning

    Join, Add

    kanji

    功

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    勤

    Meaning

    Diligence

    kanji

    劣

    Meaning

    Inferior, Inferiority

    kanji

    効

    Meaning

    Effective

    kanji

    勘

    Meaning

    Check, Intuition

    kanji

    動

    Meaning

    Move

Learn the Kanji 募

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.