also: アプリケイション
noun
application software; application; app
Computing term for a software program. In everyday speech, the shorter アプリ is often more common, especially for phone apps.
業務用アプリケーションを最新版に更新した。
We updated the business application to the latest version.
このアプリケーションは古いOSでは動かない。
This application does not run on older operating systems.
noun
application; practical use; putting into use
Used in more technical, academic, or business contexts for applying a method, technology, theory, or material to a practical field.
この素材の医療分野へのアプリケーションを検討している。
We are considering applications of this material in the medical field.
理論だけでなく、現場でのアプリケーションも考える必要がある。
We need to think not only about the theory but also about its application in the field.
noun
application; request; petition
English-influenced use for an application or request, such as for admission, a scholarship, or a visa. In ordinary Japanese, 申請, 応募, 願書, or 申込 may sound more natural depending on the context.
奨学金のアプリケーションは今月末が締め切りです。
The scholarship application is due at the end of this month.
ビザのアプリケーションをオンラインで提出した。
I submitted the visa application online.