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How to say "Application" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "application", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
応募
おうぼ (ōbo)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
書証の申出
しょしょうのもうしで (shoshou no moushide)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "application" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 応募 and 書証の申出.
In Japanese, 応募 (おうぼ (ōbo)) is typically associated with "application, entry" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the act of applying for something.
On the other hand, 書証の申出 (しょしょうのもうしで (shoshou no moushide)) maps to "application for examination of documentary evidence" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "application" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "応募"
その求人に応募してみるつもりだ。
I intend to apply for that job opening.
Bilingual Context for "書証の申出"
私は書証の申出に興味があります。
I am interested in application for examination of documentary evidence.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その求人に ＿＿＿ してみるつもりだ。" (Meaning: "I intend to apply for that job opening.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "応募" fits here because it means "application, entry" in the context of: "I intend to apply for that job opening.". "書証の申出" represents "application for examination of documentary evidence".