アプリカント

noun

applicant

A direct loanword used in contexts such as job applications, university admissions, or grant proposals. Often interchangeable with 応募者 (おうぼしゃ) but carries a slightly more international or business-like tone.

• アプリカントの数かずが予よ想そう以い上じょうに多おおかった。

  The number of applicants was larger than expected.

• アプリカントはオンラインで必ひつ要よう書しょ類るいを提てい出しゅつしてください。

  Applicants, please submit the required documents online.