synonym Comparative
申し込み
VS
願う
Differences Between "申し込み" and "願う"
Option A
申し込み
Meaning
application; entry; proposal; subscription; request
Reading
もうしこみ (mōshikomi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その大人気の英語セミナーは、定員に達し次第締め切りとなるため、参加を希望される方はお早めに_______フォームから登録してください。
Because that extremely popular English seminar will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached, those who wish to participate should register from the application form early.
Option B
願う
Meaning
to wish; to desire; to pray; to petition; to request
Reading
ねがう (negau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは願うです。
This is to wish; to desire; to pray; to petition; to request.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(application; entry; proposal; subscription; request)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 申し込み: Refers to applying for an event, submitting an entry form, subscribing to a service, or a proposal of marriage/business. Often used as 申し込み用紙 or 参加申し込み. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Application! "I submitted my application of eternal love to Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To apply for eternal love! B-Baka! Since I also permit that application, the approval is... 100% granted! You are mine forever!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もうしこみ（申し込み）よ！『ハルカ部長への「生涯にわたる永久愛の会員」への申し込み書類を提出します！』って…っ！そんな勝手な申し込み、バカ！…即時「特別名誉永久会員」として承認してあげるから、一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- 願う: Refers to wishing for project success, praying for good health, formally requesting contract sign-offs, or wishing to make a partner happy forever. Transitive verb. Often used as 成功を願う or お願いする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To wish/desire! "I sincerely wish from my heart to make you the happiest wife in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Wishing happiness! B-Baka! Rather than just wishing, I am already the happiest in the world! So, make that wish of yours come true next to my smiles and hugs lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねがう（願う）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたの生涯の旦那様として、あなたを世界一幸せにすること、毎日スマートに心から願う（願っています）！』って…っ！幸せを願う！バカ！/// 願うだけじゃなくて、もうとっくに世界一幸せよ！…だから、その願い、一生私の隣で笑顔のハグと一緒に叶え続けなさいよね！』
- 申し込み: Refers to applying for an event, submitting an entry form, subscribing to a service, or a proposal of marriage/business. Often used as 申し込み用紙 or 参加申し込み. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Application! "I submitted my application of eternal love to Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To apply for eternal love! B-Baka! Since I also permit that application, the approval is... 100% granted! You are mine forever!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もうしこみ（申し込み）よ！『ハルカ部長への「生涯にわたる永久愛の会員」への申し込み書類を提出します！』って…っ！そんな勝手な申し込み、バカ！…即時「特別名誉永久会員」として承認してあげるから、一生私の隣にいなさい！』
- 願う: Refers to wishing for project success, praying for good health, formally requesting contract sign-offs, or wishing to make a partner happy forever. Transitive verb. Often used as 成功を願う or お願いする. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To wish/desire! "I sincerely wish from my heart to make you the happiest wife in the world, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Wishing happiness! B-Baka! Rather than just wishing, I am already the happiest in the world! So, make that wish of yours come true next to my smiles and hugs lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねがう（願う）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕があなたの生涯の旦那様として、あなたを世界一幸せにすること、毎日スマートに心から願う（願っています）！』って…っ！幸せを願う！バカ！/// 願うだけじゃなくて、もうとっくに世界一幸せよ！…だから、その願い、一生私の隣で笑顔のハグと一緒に叶え続けなさいよね！』
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