Japanese Conversation · Level 93
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Japanese word
募集
Pronunciation
Romajiboshū
Meaning
- nounrecruitment
Example
店はアルバイトを募集しています。mise wa a ru ba i to o bo shū shi te i ma su
The store is recruiting part-time workers.
More examples
定員に達したため、募集を締め切ります。tei in ni tas shi ta ta me bo shū o shi me ki ri ma su
We will close applications because we have reached the limit.
Core concept
Describes actively seeking people or entries so that suitable responses are gathered.
Common phrases
参加者を募集san ka sha o bo shū
recruit participants
募集を締め切るbo shū o shi me ki ru
close applications
Similar words
求人kyūjin: The act of seeking workers for paid jobs or the job openings advertised for that purpose.
公募kōbo: A public call for applications, proposals, or candidates for a specific purpose.
Definition in Japanese
人や作品などを広く求め集めること。hito ya saku hin na do o hiro ku moto me atsu me ru ko to
Word origin
募集 (boshū) combines 募 (bo, "to seek") and 集 (shū, "to gather"), expressing the act of seeking and gathering people or entries.
Usage tips
- In Japanese notices, 募集 (boshū) commonly marks an open call for people, entries, or participants, so it covers more than formal corporate recruitment.
Other meanings
- taking applicationsnoun
Related words
- 募集するboshūsururecruitverb