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application, putting into effect
The act of applying a rule, law, theory, or method to a specific case or situation. Often used in legal, business, and technical contexts.
この規則は全員に適用される。
This rule applies to everyone.
〜に適用される = is applied to ~
新しい法律が来月から適用される。
The new law will be applied starting next month.
割引は学生にのみ適用されます。
The discount is only applicable to students.
USAGE: A formal word commonly used in legal, business, and administrative contexts. Refers to putting rules, laws, or principles into practical effect.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜を適用する (to apply ~)
- 〜に適用される (to be applied to ~)
- 〜が適用される (~ is applied)
- 適用範囲 (scope of application)
- 適用除外 (exemption from application)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 法律を適用する (to apply a law)
- 規則を適用する (to apply a rule)
- 割引が適用される (a discount is applied)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 応用 - application (of knowledge/skills to new situations)
- 利用 - use, utilization
Related Words
Contrast:
応用 (practical application)