願 書(がんしょ)

がんしょ

noun

written application; application form

1. written application; application form

A formal written document submitted when applying for admission to a school, taking an exam, or requesting something officially.

願書(がんしょ)を出(だ)す。

To submit an application.

大学(だいがく)の願書(がんしょ)を書(か)いている。

I'm filling out a university application.

願書(がんしょ)の締(し)め切(き)りは来週(らいしゅう)の金曜日(きんようび)です。

The application deadline is next Friday.

Usage

願書(がんしょ) most commonly refers to application forms for school entrance exams (入学(にゅうがく)願書(がんしょ)) or official requests. It implies a formal, written document rather than a casual request.

Common collocations

願書(がんしょ)を出(だ)す: to submit an application
願書(がんしょ)を書(か)く: to fill out an application
願書(がんしょ)を取(と)り寄(よ)せる: to send away for an application form
入学(にゅうがく)願書(がんしょ): school admission application
願書(がんしょ)受付(うけつけ): application reception

Related Words

Related: 願(ねが)う (to wish, to request)

Compare: 申請(しんせい) (application, petition)

Related: 出願書類(しゅつがんしょるい) (application documents)

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Added 2026.3.11 16:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 21:47

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