Japanese

しんせい
Meaning: application; request; petition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

申
請

Example sentences

A family register copy is required for a passport application.
正規の手続きを踏んで申請してください。
Please apply after going through the formal procedures.
住民票を申請するために役所へ行った。
I went to the government office to apply for a certificate of residence.
この奨学金の申請には、いくつかの要件を満たす必要があります。
To apply for this scholarship, you need to meet several requirements.
役所の申請手続きは、提出書類が多くて非常に煩雑だ。
The application procedures at the government office are extremely complicated due to the large amount of paperwork.
新しい住所に引っ越した後、役所で住民票を申請した。
After moving to a new address, I applied for a residence certificate at the city office.
海外旅行に行くためにビザを申請した。
I applied for a visa to go on an overseas trip.
パスポートの申請には戸籍謄本が必要だ。
A family register copy is required for a passport application.
パスポートの申請には戸籍抄本が必要だ。
A family register extract is required for passport application.
祖父が亡くなったので、三日間の忌引を申請した。
I applied for a three-day bereavement leave because my grandfather passed away.

Usage Notes

Usually used for formal applications or requests submitted to government offices or public institutions, such as for a visa, passport, or license.

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