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.
Means 'to assemble (people)'. A general term for gathering a group, not limited to military contexts.
隊長が兵士たちを集合させた。
The captain mustered the soldiers.
Formal term for 'convene' or 'summon', often used for official gatherings or military call-ups.
予備役が招集された。
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.
彼は勇気を振り絞って真実を話した。
He mustered the courage to tell the truth.
Literally 'wring out strength'. Used when mustering physical or mental energy.
最後の力を振り絞って走った。
I mustered my last strength and ran.
Means 'to gather support'. Used when mustering support from people.
彼らはプロジェクトへの支援を集めようとしている。
They are trying to muster support for the project.
Literally 'wring out willpower/energy'. Similar to 勇気を振り絞る but more about mental energy.
気力を振り絞って仕事を続けた。
I mustered my energy and continued working.
A noun meaning an assembly of soldiers for inspection or before battle.
Means 'military review' or 'troop inspection'. The closest noun for a formal muster.
国王の前で閲兵が行われた。
A muster was held before the king.
Noun form of 'convene/summon'. Can refer to a muster of troops or reservists.
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.
緊急招集がかかった。
An emergency muster was called.