Meaning

Primary

To Appeal For Something

Alternatives

To Invite Something, To Raise Something, To Grow Violent, To Become Stronger

Word Type

intransitive verb, transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji is recruit so the verb vocab version would, you'd think, be 'to recruit,' but it's to appeal for something or to invite something or to raise something. So, it's kind of like recruiting, but instead of people, you're recruiting for things and actions.

This verb can also be intransitive (oh my!) and mean to grow violent or to become stronger. It's like all of that recruiting is happening inside of you and causing some weird things to happen to you!

Reading

つのる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You'd like to appeal for two, no (つの), three things! Three!

Context

Context Sentences

妻への不信感は募るばかりです。

My distrust for my wife is only growing stronger.

みんなで募金を募りましょう。

Let's all appeal for funding together!

Kanji Composition