応用(おうよう)

おうよう
noun
application, practical use
1. application, practical use
The act of putting theoretical knowledge or principles into practical use.
この理論(りろん)を実際(じっさい)に応用(おうよう)する。
I will apply this theory in practice.
応用(おうよう)問題(もんだい)は基礎(きそ)より難(むずか)しい。
Application problems are harder than basic ones.
科学(かがく)の応用(おうよう)が社会(しゃかい)を変(か)えた。
The application of science changed society.

応用(おうよう) refers to putting theory or knowledge into practical use. Can function as a noun or する verb.

USAGE AS VERB:
応用(おうよう)する means to apply or put into practice.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 応用(おうよう)問題(もんだい): application problem (in exams)
  • 応用(おうよう)科学(かがく): applied science
  • 応用(おうよう)力(りょく): practical ability, applied skills
  • 応用(おうよう)編(へん): advanced/applied section

CONTRAST WITH 基礎(きそ):
基礎(きそ) (basics, foundation) vs 応用(おうよう) (application). This pair is common in education and training: 基礎(きそ)編(へん) → 応用(おうよう)編(へん).

RELATED: 実用(じつよう) (practical use) emphasizes everyday utility.

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Added 2026.1.13 23:00 · Revised 2026.1.30 9:20
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