LingakuFrequency rank: 9,276. – 9,294.
- to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge; to lodge (objections); to request (an interview); to subscribe for; to book; to reserve
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
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- to apply for; to make an application
- to propose (marriage)
- to offer (mediation)
- to make an overture (of peace)
- to challenge
- to lodge (objections)
- to request (an interview)
- to subscribe for
- to book; to reserve
This meaning is used when someone expresses their intention to enroll or participate in something, such as a course, event, or service.
I applied for a new course.
In this context, it signifies the act of formally asking someone to marry you.
This usage involves suggesting assistance or intervention in a dispute or conflict between parties.
It is used when someone initiates a gesture aimed at establishing peace or reconciliation.
He made an overture for a peaceful resolution.
The country made an overture for dialogue.
This meaning indicates taking a stand against someone or something, often in a competitive context.
He challenged the champion in the match.
This usage refers to formally expressing discontent or disagreement with something.
She lodged an objection to the project.
This meaning involves asking for a formal meeting, typically for purposes like a job or an informative discussion.
He requested an interview.
This usage refers to signing up for a service, magazine, or membership.
I subscribed to the newsletter.
This meaning is used when making arrangements for a service, such as accommodations or tickets.
I booked a hotel.
I reserved tickets for the movie.
Generated collocations (experimental)
もうしこむ申し込むきごう(もうしこむきごう)to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge; to lodge (objections); to request (an interview); to subscribe for; to book; to reserveもうしこみ申し込みをするto make an applicationけっこん結婚をもうしこむ申し込むto propose marriageもうしこむ申し込むきげん期限application deadlineもうしこみ申し込みよう用し紙application formよやく予約をもうしこむ申し込むto make a reservationいべんとイベントにもうしこむ申し込むto apply for an eventこうざ講座にもうしこむ申し込むto enroll in a courseもうしこみ申し込みがさっとう殺到するapplications pour inしけん試験にもうしこむ申し込むto register for an examさんか参加をもうしこむ申し込むto apply to participateくうぽんクーポンをもうしこむ申し込むto apply for a couponさあびすサービスにもうしこむ申し込むto sign up for a service
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All having been spent on repairs, he applied to the bank for the loan.
If you want this job, you must apply for it by tomorrow.