Translation guide
The English word 'muster' has several distinct meanings: gathering people (especially for military roll call), summoning up courage/energy, and a formal gathering of troops. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each use.
We take roll call every morning.
Means 'to assemble (people)'. A general term for gathering a group, not limited to military contexts.
The captain mustered the soldiers.
Formal term for 'convene' or 'summon', often used for official gatherings or military call-ups.
The reservists were mustered.
To gather or find a quality like courage, strength, or support from within oneself or from others.
Literally 'wring out courage'. The most natural way to say 'muster courage' in Japanese.
He mustered the courage to tell the truth.
Literally 'wring out strength'. Used when mustering physical or mental energy.
Means 'to gather support'. Used when mustering support from people.
Literally 'wring out willpower/energy'. Similar to 勇気を振り絞る but more about mental energy.
A noun meaning an assembly of soldiers for inspection or before battle.
The English verb 'muster' is often used figuratively (muster courage). In Japanese, use specific phrases like 勇気を振り絞る rather than a single verb. For military contexts, 点呼を取る is for roll call, while 集合させる is for assembling people.
I mustered my last strength and ran.
They are trying to muster support for the project.
I mustered my energy and continued working.
緊急招集がかかった。
An emergency muster was called.