Translation and Meaning of: 募集 - boshuu

The Japanese word「募集」, romanized as "boshuu", is widely used in the context of advertisements and calls for participation. Its etymology traces back to the combination of the kanji 「募」(bo), meaning "to recruit" or "to call", and 「集」(shuu), meaning "to collect" or "to gather". This conjunction creates a comprehensive expression, often used in recruitment processes, registrations, and the gathering of information or people for an event or activity.

In practice, 「募集」 is used in various everyday situations in Japan, whether to recruit employees in a company, announce vacancies for a club, or invite participants to an event. This versatility makes the term an integral part of posters, online ads, and even official announcements. The use of 「募集」 can extend to both formal and informal contexts, which broadens its applicability in daily tasks and the workplace.

There are several variations in the use of 「募集」. For example, 「求人募集」 (kyuujin boshuu) specifically refers to job recruitment, while 「参加者募集」 (sankasha boshuu) indicates a call for participants. These variations are often seen in different media and platforms, adapting to the type of group or purpose in question. This flexibility and clarity help connect the organizers' needs with the participants' interests.

In addition to its practical application, the term 「募集」 reflects certain cultural aspects of Japan, where organization and collectivity are highly valued. The use of 「募集」 often implies a sense of mass collection, which can reinforce the importance of teamwork and community participation. This habitual use in social and work contexts underscores the value placed on collaboration and social interaction in Japanese culture.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 募り (Boshuu) - Summons, recruitment
• 募集する (Boshuu suru) - Recruit, invite to apply
• 募る (Motsu) - Recruit, raise
• 募集中 (Boshuu chuu) - In the recruitment process
• 募集要項 (Boshuu youkou) - Recruitment criteria
• 募集案内 (Boshuu anai) - Recruitment instructions
• 募集広告 (Boshuu koukoku) - Recruitment advertisement
• 募集終了 (Boshuu shuurou) - Recruitment closed
• 募集期間 (Boshuu kikan) - Recruitment period
• 募集条件 (Boshuu jouken) - Recruitment conditions
• 募集人数 (Boshuu ninzuu) - Number of people recruited
• 募集開始 (Boshuu kaishi) - Start of recruitment
• 募集告知 (Boshuu kokuchi) - Recruitment Notification
• 募集情報 (Boshuu jouhou) - Recruitment information
• 募集開催 (Boshuu kaisai) - Recruitment implementation
• 募集締め切り (Boshuu shimekiri) - Deadline for recruitment
• 募集終了日 (Boshuu shuuroubi) - Recruitment end date
• 募集終了予定 (Boshuu shuurou yotei) - Expected date for the end of recruitment
• 募集終了時刻 (Boshuu shuurou jikoku) - End time of recruitment
• 募集終了期限 (Boshuu shuurou kigen) - Deadline for recruitment

募集

Romaji: boshuu
Kana: ぼしゅう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: recruitment; taking apps

Meaning in English: recruiting;taking applications

Definition: to gather people or things.

Example Sentences - (募集) boshuu

See below some example sentences:

公募で新しい人材を募集します。

Koubo de atarashii jintai wo boshuu shimasu

We are recruiting new talent through a public offering.

We are looking for new human resources for an open call for participants.

• 公募 - means "public summons".
• で - is a particle that indicates the means or method used to carry out the action.
• 新しい - means "new" or "recent".
• 人材 - means "personnel" or "human resources".
• を - is a particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
• 募集します - means "to recruit" or "to seek out".

臨時の雇用員を募集しています。

Rinji no koyouin wo boshuu shiteimasu

We are hiring temporary employees.

We are looking for temporary employees.

• 臨時の - temporário
• 雇用員 - hired employee
• を - object particle
• 募集しています - is recruiting