Japanese Conversation · Level 72
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Japanese word
申し入れる
Pronunciation
Romajimōshiireru
Meaning
- verbpropose
Example
相手に条件の変更を申し入れます。ai te ni jō ken no hen kō o mō shi i re ma su
I will suggest a change to the terms.
More examples
担当者に面談を申し入れました。tan tō sha ni men dan o mō shi i re ma shi ta
I requested a meeting with the person in charge.
Core concept
Describes putting a considered proposal, request, or offer forward to another person or organization in a formal way.
Common phrases
抗議を申し入れるkō gi o mō shi i re ru
lodge a protest
協議を申し入れるkyō gi o mō shi i re ru
propose talks
援助を申し入れるen jo o mō shi i re ru
offer assistance
Similar words
提案するteiansuru: To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
要請するyōseisuru: To formally ask a person or organization to take a particular action.
申し出るmōshideru: To offer help, information, or a service, or to state a request.
持ちかけるmochikakeru: To introduce an idea, proposal, or matter to someone for discussion.
Definition in Japanese
相手や組織に、意見や希望などを正式に伝え、その実現や受け入れを求めること。ai te ya so shiki ni i ken ya ki bō na do o sei shiki ni tsuta e so no jitsu gen ya u ke i re o moto me ru ko to
Word origin
The verb 申し入れる (mōshiireru) combines 申す (mōsu, "to say humbly") and 入れる (ireru, "to put in"), suggesting that a statement is put forward.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 申し入れる (mōshiireru) often presents a proposal or request directly to an organization, giving it a more official tone than simply saying or asking.
Other meanings
- requestverb
- offerverb
Related words
- 申し入れmōshiirerequestnoun