Meaning and Usage
"動員" (どういん) refers to the act of gathering or mobilizing people or resources, often for a specific purpose such as work, military, or emergency response. It is a formal term commonly used in official or organizational contexts.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in government, military, business, and disaster management settings. For example, mobilizing employees for a project, or mobilizing citizens during emergencies.
Collocations and Patterns
- 動員する: to mobilize (people or resources)
- 動員をかける: to call for mobilization
- 軍隊に動員される: to be mobilized into the military
Register and Nuance
"動員" is a formal noun and is often paired with verbs like "する" to form a verb phrase. It implies organized and purposeful gathering rather than casual assembly.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "動員" with simple gathering words like "集める". Remember, "動員" implies an official or organized effort, often with urgency or necessity.