応 募(おうぼ)

おうぼ

noun

application, entry

1. application, entry

To apply or enter for something, such as a job or contest.

求人(きゅうじん)に応募(おうぼ)する。

To apply for a job.

応募(おうぼ)の締(し)め切(き)りは来週(らいしゅう)です。

The application deadline is next week.

応募者(おうぼしゃ)が多(おお)い。

There are many applicants.

応募(おうぼ) is a noun/suru-verb meaning to apply or enter (for jobs, contests, etc.).

COMMON PATTERNS:

応募(おうぼ)する (to apply)
応募(おうぼ)締(し)め切(き)り (application deadline)
応募(おうぼ)用紙(ようし) (application form)
応募(おうぼ)資格(しかく) (eligibility requirements)
応募者(おうぼしゃ) (applicant)

DISTINCTION:

応募(おうぼ): applying for jobs, contests, programs
申(もう)し込(こ)み: general application/registration

Related Words

Contrast: 募集(ぼしゅう) (recruiting (employer side))

Synonym: 申(もう)し込(こ)み (general application)

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Added 2026.1.11 19:41 · Revised 2026.5.24 0:11

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