1.
to volunteer; to apply; to enlist
To offer oneself for a task, position, or service of one's own will. Often used for military enlistment or applying for a challenging role.
自ら志願した。
He/she volunteered of their own accord.
彼は海外派遣に志願した。
He volunteered for overseas deployment.
危険な任務だったが、多くの隊員が志願して参加した。
It was a dangerous mission, but many members volunteered to participate.
志願する emphasizes acting of one's own will, especially for difficult or important tasks.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive) / intransitive depending on use
- Pattern: [task/role]に志願する or [task/role]を志願する
WORD FORMATION:
志 (will, aspiration) + 願 (wish, desire)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 志願兵: volunteer soldier
- 志願者: volunteer, applicant
- 自ら志願する: to volunteer of one's own accord
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 応募する: to apply (general, for jobs/contests)
- 志願する: to volunteer (emphasizes personal will, often for challenging roles)
- ボランティアする: to volunteer (for community/charity work)