This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

募る

Reading

Kana: つのる
Romaji: tsunoru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to grow violent; to become stronger; to become worse

v5r
vt
2

to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

Kanji

Readings: ボ、 つの.る
Meanings: recruit, campaign, gather (contributions), enlist, grow violent

Example Sentences

会社(かいしゃ)退職者(たいしょくしゃ)(つの)った。
➥The company appealed for people to take voluntary resignation.
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(はし)建設(けんせつ)入札(にゅうさつ)(つの)られた。
➥Bids were invited for building the bridge.
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物価(ぶっか)上昇(じょうしょう)消費者(しょうひしゃ)不安(ふあん)をつのらせています。
➥Rising costs are fueling anxieties among consumers.
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あなたへの(あい)はつのる。
➥I'm more in love with you.
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つながれているという(おも)いがつのった。
➥Thoughts of being trapped grew stronger.
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(おか)頂上(ちょうじょう)()いた(とき)(かぜ)はいっそう()きつのった。
➥The wind blew harder yet when we reached the top of the hill.
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