1.
written application; application form
A formal written document submitted when applying for admission to a school, taking an exam, or requesting something officially.
願書を出す。
To submit an application.
大学の願書を書いている。
I'm filling out a university application.
願書の締め切りは来週の金曜日です。
The application deadline is next Friday.
USAGE:
願書 most commonly refers to application forms for school entrance exams (入学願書) or official requests. It implies a formal, written document rather than a casual request.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 願書を出す: to submit an application
- 願書を書く: to fill out an application
- 願書を取り寄せる: to send away for an application form
- 入学願書: school admission application
- 願書受付: application reception