応 用(おうよう)

おうよう

noun

application, practical use

abstract

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.

Forms

応用(おうよう)する means to apply or put into practice.

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

RELATED WORDS (the opposite pair):
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.

Related Words

Antonym: 基礎(きそ) (foundation, basics)

Compare: 適用(てきよう) (application of rules/laws)

Related: 実践(じっせん) (practice)

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Added 2026.1.13 23:00 · Revised 2026.10.10 15:20

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