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synonym Comparative
申し出る
VS
申し込む

Differences Between "申し出る" and "申し込む"

Option A
申し出る
Meaning
to offer, propose, volunteer, report
Reading
もうしでる (moushideru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はボランティア活動への参加を申し出た。
He offered to participate in the volunteer activities.
Option B
申し込む
Meaning
apply for, propose
Reading
もうしこむ (moushikomu)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
私は申し込むに興味があります。
I am interested in apply for, propose.

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Which word fits this context: "(to offer, propose, volunteer, report)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 申し出る: To state one's intention, request, or proposal, often to a superior or an organization. It implies a voluntary action.
- 申し込む: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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