Word details
募る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 募る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Intransitive verb
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse
Examples
世界の航空産業は墜落事故についての懸念を募らせている。
The world's aviation industry is growing increasingly worried about crashes.
2
Transitive verb
to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
Examples
会社は退職者を募った。
The company appealed for people to take voluntary resignation.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
募
recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent
12 strokesFrequency 809JLPT N2Grade 8
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