How to say 'Application' in Japanese | 応募

word

Meaning

Application

Reading

Kanji

応Answer, Respond 募Raise, Recruit

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '応募 (おうぼ)' means 'application' and is used to refer to the act of applying for something, such as a job, contest, or event. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals submit their details or qualifications to be considered for a position or opportunity. For example: I applied for the job「私はその仕事に応募した」(わたしはそのしごとにおうぼした). She is applying for the scholarship「彼女は奨学金に応募している」(かのじょはしょうがくきんにおうぼしている). The word is often paired with verbs like 'する' to indicate the action of applying, as in '応募する (おうぼする)'.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3670

Composition

kanji

Handwriting