synonym Comparative
申し込み
VS
適用
Differences Between "申し込み" and "適用"
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
適用
Meaning
application (of a rule, law, principle, etc.)
Reading
てきよう (tekiyou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この法律は外国人にも適用される。
This law also applies to foreigners.
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！』
- 適用: The act of putting a rule, law, condition, or principle into operation or use. Often used in formal contexts regarding regulations or policies.
- 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！』
- 適用: The act of putting a rule, law, condition, or principle into operation or use. Often used in formal contexts regarding regulations or policies.
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