Japanese word

募金

Pronunciation

Romajibokin

Meaning

  • nounfundraising

Example

駅前で募金を呼びかけています。eki mae de bo kin o yo bi ka ke te i ma su

We are asking for donations outside the station.

Illustration for 募金 (fundraising)

More examples

地域の祭りでは、福祉施設を支援するために募金を集めています。chi iki no matsu ri de wa fuku shi shi setsu o shi en su ru ta me ni bo kin o atsu me te i ma su

At local festivals, we collect donations to support welfare facilities.

Core concept

Refers to gathering money from many people for a shared purpose, especially through voluntary contributions.

Common phrases

  • 募金するbo kin su ru

    raise funds

  • 募金を呼びかけるbo kin o yo bi ka ke ru

    appeal for donations

  • 募金を集めるbo kin o atsu me ru

    collect donations

  • 募金に協力するbo kin ni kyō ryoku su ru

    support the fundraiser

Similar words

資金集めshikinatsume: The activity of gathering money to support a project, group, or public purpose.
寄付kifu: The voluntary giving of money or goods to support a person, group, or cause.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的のために、多くの人に金銭の提供を呼びかけて集めること。a ru moku teki no ta me ni ō ku no hito ni kin sen no tei kyō o yo bi ka ke te atsu me ru ko to

Word origin

募金 (bokin) combines 募 (bo, "solicit") and 金 (kin, "money"), forming a compound for soliciting money.

Usage tips

  • 募金 (bokin) often refers to the activity of collecting contributions, while English fundraising usually names the broader process of obtaining financial support.

Other meanings

  • donationnoun

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