Meaning and Usage
"申請" (しんせい) means "application" or "request" and is commonly used in formal contexts such as applying for visas, scholarships, permits, or official documents. It implies a formal process where you submit a request to an authority or organization.
Common Collocations
- 申請書 (しんせいしょ): application form
- 申請する: to apply
- 申請が承認される: application is approved
- 申請期限 (しんせいきげん): application deadline
Usage Notes
When using 申請, the focus is on the act of formally requesting or applying. It is more official than simply asking or requesting verbally. Learners often confuse 申請 with 頼む (to ask/request informally), but 申請 is used for official procedures.
Register and Politeness
申請 is neutral to formal and appropriate in business, government, and academic settings. It is not used in casual conversation.
Tips
When talking about applying for something, use 申請する with the object you are applying for, e.g., ビザを申請する (to apply for a visa). Remember to prepare necessary documents (書類) as part of the process.