Translation of Japanese word "申し込む" to English
申し込む
もうしこむ
[moushikomu]
IPA: /moushikomu/
Meaning
VerbTo lay or place; to put (one thing to another).
How to use
申し込む (moushikomu) — 'to apply for / sign up / request'. Group 1. 大学に申し込む — apply to university. 申し込み (moushikomi) — application.
🇬🇧 English
to apply / sign up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 申し込む
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もうしこむ
Romaji Transcription: moushikomu
Example Sentences
彼は大学に申し込みました。
かれはだいがくにもうしこみました。
He applied to the university.
彼女は就職に申し込みました。
かのじょはしゅうしょくにもうしこみました。
She applied for a job.
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Common phrases
- 申し込み用紙— application form
Frequency rank: #426 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "申し込む" mean?▼
The Japanese word "申し込む" means "to apply / sign up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "申し込む"?▼
The word "申し込む" is read as "もうしこむ" (moushikomu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "申し込む"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of applying or requesting something.".
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