Word details

募る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 募る.

Dictionary

Entry

募るGodan verbFreq #5677
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

recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent

12 strokesFrequency 809JLPT N2Grade 8

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