Japanese word

申し込む

Pronunciation

Romajimōshikomu

Meaning

  • verbsign up for

Example

このクラスに申し込みます。ko no ku ra su ni mō shi ko mi ma su

I sign up for this class.

Illustration for 申し込む (sign up for)

More examples

締め切り前に申し込みました。shi me ki ri mae ni mō shi ko mi ma shi ta

I signed up before the deadline.

Core concept

It puts a request into an organized process so that a person can join, use, or take part in something.

Common phrases

  • 講座に申し込むkō za ni mō shi ko mu

    sign up for a course

  • 試験に申し込むshi ken ni mō shi ko mu

    apply for an exam

Similar words

応募するōbosuru: To formally seek a place in a program, event, or competition.
予約するyoyakusuru: To arrange in advance to use a service or attend an event.
登録するtōrokusuru: To enter personal information into a system to create a record or account.
申請するshinseisuru: To make a formal request for approval, permission, or a benefit.

Definition in Japanese

講座や催しなどへの参加やサービスの利用を望み、必要な手続きをする。kō za ya moyō shi na do e no san ka ya sā bi su no ri yō o nozo mi hitsu yō na te tsuzu ki o su ru

Word origin

申し込む (mōshikomu) is formed from 申す (mōsu, "say humbly") and 込む (komu, "go into"), suggesting that a request is put forward.

Usage tips

  • 申し込む (mōshikomu) is neutral, while 申し込みます (mōshikomimasu) is its polite form for service interactions.

Other meanings

  • apply forverb

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