1.
application form; registration form; sign-up form
A paper form used to apply for or register for something, such as a membership, service, event, or subscription.
A compound of 申込 (application, request) and 用紙 (form, blank paper). The most standard term for a physical application form.
Common collocations
- 申込用紙に記入する — to fill in an application form
- 申込用紙を提出する — to submit an application form
- 申込用紙を配布する — to distribute application forms
- 申込用紙をダウンロードする — to download an application form
Similar words
- 申込書 — application document (often used interchangeably, but 書 implies a more formal or complete document)
- 申請書 — formal request/petition form (used for official government or institutional applications)
- 記入用紙 — fill-in form (any form requiring handwriting, not necessarily for applications)
- 登録用紙 — registration form
Practical note
While paper forms are becoming less common with digitization, 申込用紙 is still widely used in Japan for bank accounts, gym memberships, community activities, and government services. Many institutions offer both paper and online options.