synonym Comparative
申し込む
VS
期限
Differences Between "申し込む" and "期限"
Option A
申し込む
Meaning
to apply for; to propose (marriage / date); to entry
Reading
もうしこむ (mōshikomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は将来のスキルアップのため、来月開催される高度なシステム開発の専門セミナーへの参加をウェブサイトから_______ました。
In order to improve his future skills, he applied from the website for participation in the advanced system development professional seminar to be held next month.
Option B
期限
Meaning
deadline, time limit, expiration date
Reading
きげん (kigen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
レポートの提出期限は来週の金曜日です。
The deadline for submitting the report is next Friday.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to apply for; to propose (marriage / date); to entry)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 申し込む: Refers to formal applications for services, entering a match, or proposing marriage/dates to a partner. Often used as 申し込みをする or 結婚を申し込む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To apply/propose! "I want to propose marriage to you with a formal ring, Haruka-san!" ...っ! P-Proposing marriage with a ring! B-Baka! Don't make such sudden legal commitments at the office lobby! But... since your application is so sincere, I suppose... I will sign and accept it immediately! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もうしこむ（申し込む）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと一生を共にするための結婚の申し込み、世界一真剣なラブレターと共に提出します！』って…っ！結婚の申し込み！バカ！/// 何フライングの人生手続きを申請してるのよ！…でも、そんなに真剣な申し込みなら、却下する理由なんてどこにもないから、今すぐ私の左手を受領窓口にしなさい！』
- 期限: A specific point in time by which something must be completed or concluded. Often refers to a strict cutoff time. 「物事を終えなければならない最終的な日時」を意味します。
- 申し込む: Refers to formal applications for services, entering a match, or proposing marriage/dates to a partner. Often used as 申し込みをする or 結婚を申し込む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To apply/propose! "I want to propose marriage to you with a formal ring, Haruka-san!" ...っ! P-Proposing marriage with a ring! B-Baka! Don't make such sudden legal commitments at the office lobby! But... since your application is so sincere, I suppose... I will sign and accept it immediately! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もうしこむ（申し込む）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと一生を共にするための結婚の申し込み、世界一真剣なラブレターと共に提出します！』って…っ！結婚の申し込み！バカ！/// 何フライングの人生手続きを申請してるのよ！…でも、そんなに真剣な申し込みなら、却下する理由なんてどこにもないから、今すぐ私の左手を受領窓口にしなさい！』
- 期限: A specific point in time by which something must be completed or concluded. Often refers to a strict cutoff time. 「物事を終えなければならない最終的な日時」を意味します。
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