“To apply for” in Japanese
Short answer
To apply for in Japanese is “申し込む” (moushikomu). Full meaning: 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.
Other ways to say “To apply for” in Japanese
願い出る
negaideru to ask for, to apply for, to make an application for, to file a request for, to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
申込る
moushikomeru 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
申込める
moushikomeru 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
申しこむ
moushikomu 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
申し込る
moushikomeru 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
もうしこむ
moushikomu 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
申し込める
moushikomeru 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
もうしこめる
moushikomeru 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
願いでる
negaideru to ask for, to apply for, to make an application for, to file a request for, to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
ねがいでる
negaideru to ask for, to apply for, to make an application for, to file a request for, to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
ねがい出る
negaideru to ask for, to apply for, to make an application for, to file a request for, to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
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