Japanese word

申請

Pronunciation

Romajishinsei

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

図書館の利用を申請します。to sho kan no ri yō o shin sei shi ma su

I will apply to use the library.

Illustration for 申請 (application)

More examples

オンラインで申請の状況を確認できます。o n ra i n de shin sei no jō kyō o kaku nin de ki ma su

You can check the status of your application online.

Core concept

Centers on formally presenting a request to an authority so that permission or a procedure can be considered.

Common phrases

  • 申請を出すshin sei o da su

    submit an application

  • 申請が通るshin sei ga tō ru

    an application is approved

  • 申請を取り下げるshin sei o to ri sa ge ru

    withdraw an application

Similar words

願い出negaide: A formal request made to an authority for permission or help.
申し込みmōshikomi: A request to join, receive, or use a service or opportunity, usually made by submitting a form.
届出todokede: A formal notice given to an authority about a fact, change, or planned activity.

Definition in Japanese

許可や手続きなどを求めるため、必要な事項を書面などで申し出ること。kyo ka ya te tsuzu ki na do o moto me ru ta me hitsu yō na ji kō o sho men na do de mō shi de ru ko to

Word origin

申 (shin, "state") + 請 (sei, "ask") forms a Sino-Japanese compound for a formal request made for consideration.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, application can mean a job form or a software program, while 申請 (shinsei) specifically concerns formally asking for permission or a service.

Other meanings

  • requestnoun

Related words

  • 申請者shinseishaapplicantnoun

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