JLPT · Level 91
45 words
Japanese word
公募
Pronunciation
Romajikōbo
Meaning
- nounopen recruitment
Example
市は職員を公募します。shi wa shoku in o kō bo shi ma su
The city is openly recruiting staff.
More examples
県は復興計画への意見を公募しました。ken wa fuk kō kei kaku e no i ken o kō bo shi ma shi ta
The prefecture invited public comments on the reconstruction plan.
Core concept
Refers to inviting the general public to apply for a position, project, or other opportunity.
Common phrases
公募するkō bo su ru
invite public applications
公募に応募するkō bo ni ō bo su ru
apply for an open call
公募を行うkō bo o okona u
hold an open call
Similar words
募集boshū: An effort to invite people, entries, or ideas for a stated purpose.
Definition in Japanese
広く一般に呼びかけて、参加者や候補者などを募ること。hiro ku ip pan ni yo bi ka ke te san ka sha ya kō ho sha na do o tsuno ru ko to
Word origin
公募 (kōbo) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 公 (kō, "public") and 募 (bo, "recruit"), so its parts convey recruiting publicly.
Usage tips
- 公募 (kōbo) can describe applications for jobs as well as plans or projects, so it is broader than recruitment for employees alone.
Other meanings
- public appealnoun
Related words
- 公募制kōboseiopen recruitment systemnoun