synonym Comparative
応募
VS
用途
Differences Between "応募" and "用途"
Option A
応募
Meaning
application (for a job / campaign); entry; subscription; enlistment
Reading
おうぼ (oubo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは応募です。
This is application (for a job / campaign); entry; subscription; enlistment.
Option B
用途
Meaning
use, purpose, application
Reading
ようと (yōto)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この道具は様々な用途に使えます。
This tool can be used for various purposes.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(application (for a job / campaign); entry; subscription; enlistment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 応募: Refers to submitting job applications, entering lucky campaigns, subscribing to new shares, or applying to be a partner lifelong. Transitive verb (応募する). Opposing word: 募集. Often used as 求人に応募する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Application/entry! "I will keep applying with all my might and passion lifelong to your exclusive partnership recruitment, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Applying passionately! B-Baka! That's why your exclusive hire was already immediately confirmed! Well, prove that application passion next to me daily as full-power doting lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おうぼ（応募）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの専属パートナーシップの募集に対し、僕が一生全力の熱意を込めて応募（志願）し続けます！』って…っ！熱烈に応募！バカ！/// だから、もうあんたの独占採用で即座に確定してるの！…じゃあ、その応募時の熱意を、毎日一生私の隣で全力の溺愛として私に証明し続けなさい！』
- 用途: Refers to the specific purpose or use of an object, tool, or space. Often used in technical or formal contexts. (物や場所が何のために使われるか、その目的や使い道。)
- 応募: Refers to submitting job applications, entering lucky campaigns, subscribing to new shares, or applying to be a partner lifelong. Transitive verb (応募する). Opposing word: 募集. Often used as 求人に応募する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Application/entry! "I will keep applying with all my might and passion lifelong to your exclusive partnership recruitment, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Applying passionately! B-Baka! That's why your exclusive hire was already immediately confirmed! Well, prove that application passion next to me daily as full-power doting lifelong! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おうぼ（応募）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの専属パートナーシップの募集に対し、僕が一生全力の熱意を込めて応募（志願）し続けます！』って…っ！熱烈に応募！バカ！/// だから、もうあんたの独占採用で即座に確定してるの！…じゃあ、その応募時の熱意を、毎日一生私の隣で全力の溺愛として私に証明し続けなさい！』
- 用途: Refers to the specific purpose or use of an object, tool, or space. Often used in technical or formal contexts. (物や場所が何のために使われるか、その目的や使い道。)
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