Korean word

희망자

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimangja

Meaning

  • nounapplicant

Example

희망자는 신청서를 제출하세요.hi mang ja neun sin cheong seo reul che chul ha se yo

Applicants, please submit an application form.

Illustration for 희망자 (applicant)

More examples

희망자 명단을 확인해 주세요.hi mang ja myeong da neul hwa gin hae chu se yo

Please check the list of applicants.

Core concept

A person who expresses a wish to apply or take part before acceptance is decided.

Common phrases

  • 참가 희망자cham ga hi mang ja

    prospective participant

  • 입주 희망자ip jju hi mang ja

    prospective resident

Similar words

지원자chiwonja: A person putting forward an application for a job, admission, or examination and awaiting a decision.
신청자sincheongja: A person who submits a request to join an event or receive a service or benefit.
관심자kwansimja: A person who has an interest in a subject, activity, or opportunity.

Definition in Korean

행사·교육·채용 등 여러 분야에서 신청 의사나 참여 희망이 있는 사람을 가리키는 명사.haeng sa kyo yuk chae yong teung yeo reo pu nya e seo sin cheong ui sa na cha myeo hi mang i in neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

It combines 희망 (himang, "hope or desire") with 자 (ja, "person") to name someone who hopes to apply or participate.

Usage tips

  • In notices, this word often identifies the people covered by an application process, while eligibility checks or selection may still come later.

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