Meaning

Primary

Fundraising

Alternative

Donations

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you recruit gold you are trying to raise money. In other words, you're fundraising.

募金 originally just referred to the act of collecting donations for a cause, such as disaster relief, charity, or nonprofit activities. But nowadays, it can also mean the act of donating money for such a cause.

Reading

ぼきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

一万円札を崩してもらうことはできますか?もしそれができるなら、千円札を募金します。

Could you break a ten thousand yen bill? If you can I'll donate a thousand yen to your fundraiser.

Kanji Composition