募る (つのる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

募る (つのる) means to solicit / to recruit / to invite participation.

See example sentences below.

募る at a glance

募る

つのるtsunoru

N1verb

to solicit / to recruit / to invite participation

募るつのるtsunoruN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to solicit / to recruit / to invite participation

Example 1

ボランティアを募るために会議を開いた。

Translation

We held a meeting to recruit volunteers.

Example 2

支援を募る手紙を送った。

Translation

I sent a letter soliciting support.