“Recruit / Campaign / Gather (contributions) / Enlist” in Japanese is 募, read bo, tsuno (ぼ, つの). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 募集 (recruitment).
What does 募 mean?
| Kanji | 募 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Recruit / Campaign / Gather (contributions) / Enlist |
| Readings | ぼ, つの |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 募集 (recruitment) |
募 is read bo (ぼ) or tsuno (つの) depending on the word.
Same sound, different character — the classic trap. Compare them side by side: