Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
アプリケーション
Pronunciation
Romajiapurikēshon
Meaning
- nounapp
Example
このアプリケーションで、友達に写真を送れます。ko no a pu ri kē sho n de tomo dachi ni sha shin o oku re ma su
I can send photos to my friends with this app.
More examples
このアプリケーションは無料で使えます。ko no a pu ri kē sho n wa mu ryō de tsuka e ma su
You can use this app for free.
Core concept
Describes software designed to perform a particular task on a computer or mobile device.
Common phrases
アプリケーションを開くa pu ri kē sho n o hira ku
open an app
アプリケーションを使うa pu ri kē sho n o tsuka u
use an app
アプリケーションをダウンロードするa pu ri kē sho n o da u n rō do su ru
download an app
アプリケーションをインストールするa pu ri kē sho n o i n su tō ru su ru
install an app
アプリケーションを閉じるa pu ri kē sho n o to ji ru
close an app
Similar words
アプリapuri: A short, common term for software designed for a particular task on a computer or mobile device.
Definition in Japanese
コンピューターやスマートフォンで特定の目的のために使うソフトウェア。ko n pyū tā ya su mā to fo n de toku tei no moku teki no ta me ni tsuka u so fu to we a
Word origin
アプリケーション (apurikēshon) is borrowed from English application, which comes through French from Latin applicāre, meaning "to attach or apply."
Usage tips
- In English, app is the common short form of application for software, while application can also mean a formal request.