Japanese word

願書

Pronunciation

Romajigansho

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

入学の願書を学校へ送りました。nyū gaku no gan sho o gak kō e oku ri ma shi ta

I sent my application form for admission to the school.

Illustration for 願書 (application)

More examples

願書と一緒に、必要な書類も提出してください。gan sho to is sho ni hitsu yō na sho rui mo tei shutsu shi te ku da sa i

Please submit the required documents along with your application form.

Core concept

Presents a person's request in a set written form for review by an organization.

Common phrases

  • 願書を提出するgan sho o tei shutsu su ru

    submit an application form

  • 願書に記入するgan sho ni ki nyū su ru

    fill out an application form

Similar words

志願書shigansho: A formal document used to apply for admission to a school or another institution.
申込書mōshikomisho: A form used to request participation in a service, event, or other arrangement.

Definition in Japanese

入学や許可などを求めるために、必要な事柄を記して提出する書類。nyū gaku ya kyo ka na do o moto me ru ta me ni hitsu yō na koto gara o shiru shi te tei shutsu su ru sho rui

Word origin

願書 (gansho) combines 願 (gan, "wish or request") with 書 (sho, "writing or document"), giving the sense of a document for making a formal request.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese school admissions, a 願書 (gansho) is the document sent to the school before the applicant is considered for admission.

Other meanings

  • petitionnoun
  • written requestnoun

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