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How to Say ‘Application form’ in Japanese

申請書

shinsei sho

[SHEEN-say show]

💬 Usage Tip: 申請 (shinsei) means "application" and 書 (sho) means "document." 書 shows up at the end of many paperwork words, like 領収書 "receipt."

Phrase Breakdown

申請

shinsei

[SHEEN-say]

application; request

A formal request submitted for approval.

Example

申請が通りました。

The application was approved.

書

sho

[show]

document; writing

Suffix meaning a written document or form.

Example

申請書を書きます。

I write the application form.

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