Japanese word

適用

Pronunciation

Romajitekiyō

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

このルールを適用します。ko no rū ru o teki yō shi ma su

We will apply this rule.

Illustration for 適用 (application)

More examples

この割引の適用には、会員登録が必要です。ko no waribiki no teki yō ni wa kai in tō roku ga hitsu yō de su

Membership registration is required for this discount to apply.

Core concept

Expresses the practical use of a set standard when a specific situation falls within its scope.

Common phrases

  • 規則を適用するki soku o teki yō su ru

    apply a rule

  • 法律を適用するhō ritsu o teki yō su ru

    apply the law

Similar words

応用ōyō: Use of learned knowledge or a method to solve a different problem.
運用unyō: The practical handling and use of a rule, system, or resource.

Definition in Japanese

定められた基準や規則を、個別の事例に当てはめて実際に用いること。sada me ra re ta ki jun ya ki soku o ko betsu no ji rei ni a te ha me te jis sai ni mochi i ru ko to

Word origin

適用 (tekiyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 適 (teki, "fit") and 用 (yō, "use"), linking suitability with putting something to use.

Usage tips

  • The English word "application" also means a request for a job or program, but 適用 (tekiyō) focuses on rules or conditions taking effect in a case.

Opposites

  • 不適用futekiyōnon-applicationnoun

Related words

  • 適用性tekiyōseiapplicabilitynoun

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