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募

On'yomi
ボ
BO
Kun'yomi
つの.る
tsunoru

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

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#809
Radical力power(2)

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of not and power. Recruiting with power.

Symbolism

Recruitment, apply, collect. Represents recruiting.

Component Breakdown

募=
莫力

莫 + power

Words & Expressions

Words written with 募

募金ぼきんdonating
募集ぼしゅうflotation
募るつのるbecome worse
応募おうぼsubscription
公募こうぼpublic appeal
応募者おうぼしゃapplicant

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 募 mean in Japanese?

募 means recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent.

How do you read 募?

On'yomi: ボ (BO). Kun'yomi: つの.る (tsunoru).

How many strokes does 募 have?

募 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).

Is 募 a good kanji for a tattoo?

募 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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