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願書
Meaning in Englishapplication form
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What it means
What does 願書 mean? A 願書 is a formal written request submitted to an organization, typically to seek admission, enrollment, or permission.
Main meanings
- Primary meaning: a formal written request to enroll, apply, or seek permission from an institution or organization.
- Contextual uses: commonly used for school admissions, scholarship applications, and official petitions; less common for casual requests.
- Contents: typically collects personal data, educational history, purpose or statement of intent, and supporting documents.
How to use it
Used in formal admissions and petitions to institutions or government bodies. It is appropriate for formal contexts and is usually accompanied by supporting materials. Typical uses involve applying for enrollment, scholarships, or permissions; it is not used in casual correspondence.
Variants and close terms
- 志願書 (shigan sho): application form for admission
- 出願書 (shutsugan sho): application form for admission or registration
- 申込書 (moushikomi sho): application or registration form
Composition
- 願: wish, desire; kun reading negau
- 書: writing, document; on reading sho
- Combined meaning: a written expression of a wish or request to an organization
Etymology
願 means wish or request; 書 means writing or document; the compound forms a noun referring to a written request expressing a wish.
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noun (名詞)
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原書
gensho
original document
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念願
nengan
one's heart's desire, earnest petition
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書き取る
kakitoru
to write down, to take dictation
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箇条書
kajougaki
itemized form, itemization
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書評
shohyou
book review
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聖書
seisho
Bible
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著書
chosho
literary work, book
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文書
bunsho
document, writing
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秘書
hisho
(private) secretary
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