Japanese word

申し込み

Pronunciation

Romajimōshikomi

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

旅行の申し込みをします。ryo kō no mō shi ko mi o shi ma su

I will submit an application for the trip.

Illustration for 申し込み (application)

More examples

定員に達したため、申し込みを締め切りました。tei in ni tas shi ta ta me mō shi ko mi o shi me ki ri ma shi ta

We closed applications because the class reached capacity.

Core concept

Channels a person's wish to join, use, or receive something through a request made to the responsible party.

Common phrases

  • 申し込みをするmō shi ko mi o su ru

    submit an application

  • 申し込みを受け付けるmō shi ko mi o u ke tsu ke ru

    accept applications

  • 申し込みを締め切るmō shi ko mi o shi me ki ru

    close applications

Similar words

申請shinsei: A formal application made to obtain permission, a service, or an official decision.
応募ōbo: A request to be considered for a position, contest, or other selection process.

Definition in Japanese

参加・予約・利用などを希望して、必要な手続きを取ること。san ka yo yaku ri yō na do o ki bō shi te hitsu yō na te tsuzu ki o to ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 申し込み (mōshikomi) is derived from 申し込む (mōshikomu), combining 申す (mōsu, "say politely") with 込む (komu, "put into") to express putting forward a request.

Usage tips

  • For events with limited spaces, a 申し込み (mōshikomi) can be required before a separate confirmation, so it does not always mean that participation is already accepted.

Other meanings

  • requestnoun

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