How to Write 募 (recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 12-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 募 (“recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent”), indexed under the 力 (ちから (power)) radical. Practice 募 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 募る (つのる (tsunoru) — recruit).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (募)
Primary Radical (部首): 力 — ちから (power)
Radical Position: Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri))
Semantic Theme: Physical strength, effort, power, and labor
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ボ) when 募 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つの.る) when 募 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (12画): At 12 strokes, 募 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 力 (ちから (power)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 力 (ちから (power))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 12 strokes under radical 力.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 募
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 募 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 募 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 募 ("recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent") is written with 12 strokes (12画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 力 (ちから (power)) radical. At 12 strokes, 募 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 力 (ちから (power)) radical (Right (Tsukuri / 旁) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 12 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 募?
For 募 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ボ and the Kunyomi is つの.る. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ボ) when 募 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つの.る) when 募 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 募 includes 募る (つのる (tsunoru) — recruit).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 募 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 12 strokes of 募 (recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent), start with the 力 (ちから (power)) in the Right (Tsukuri / 旁) (旁 (Tsukuri)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 募 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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