Meaning of 申し込む in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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申し込む, 申込むJLPT 3
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Kana Readingもうしこむ
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Romajimōshikomu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- 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
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Example Sentences
申し込む, 申込む, もうしこむ used in context
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She made out the application for admission.
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She applied for the membership in a golf club.
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彼は彼女に結婚を申し込んだが、そのプロポーズを彼女は断った。
He asked her to marry him, which proposal she refused.
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彼は修理にすべてのお金を使ってしまったので、銀行に借金を申し込んだ。
All having been spent on repairs, he applied to the bank for the loan.
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He applied for admission to the riding club.
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He proposed to the young woman.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Te
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Kanji found in this word
crowded, mixture, in bulk, included, (kokuji)
Kun: -こ.む, こ.む, こ.み, -こ.み, こ.める
5 strokes
have the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
On: シン
Kun: もう.す, もう.し-, さる
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