Japanese word

応用

Pronunciation

Romajiōyō

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

この知識を応用します。ko no chi shiki o ō yō shi ma su

I apply this knowledge.

Illustration for 応用 (application)

More examples

この方法は別の問題にも応用が利きます。ko no hō hō wa betsu no mon dai ni mo ō yō ga ki ki ma su

This method can also be applied to other problems.

Core concept

It means adapting what is already known or learned so it works for a concrete purpose or a new context.

Common phrases

  • 応用が利くō yō ga ki ku

    be applicable

Similar words

適用tekiyō: Using a rule, method, or idea in a specific situation.
活用katsuyō: Using knowledge, skills, or resources effectively for a purpose.
転用tenyō: Putting something to use for a purpose other than its original one.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技術を、目的に合わせて別の場面で役立つように使うこと。chi shiki ya gi jutsu o moku teki ni a wa se te betsu no ba men de yaku da tsu yō ni tsuka u ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 応用 (ōyō, "application") is formed from 応 (ō, "respond") and 用 (yō, "use"), linking a response to a situation with useful action.

Usage tips

  • Applied linguistics is a familiar example of 応用 (ōyō), because it uses language research to address practical communication problems.

Opposites

Related words

  • 応用力ōyōryokuability to applynoun
  • 応用的ōyōtekiappliedna-adjective
  • 応用性ōyōseiapplicabilitynoun

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