募る

つのる · tsunoru · JLPT N1 · verb-godan

to solicit help

募 = recruit by calling out; つのる sounds like 'tsunoru', think 'tsuno' (horn) blown to summon people

Sounds like 'tsuno' (horn): in old times a horn call summoned people to gather. 募る means to call out and recruit or solicit help.

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