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アプリケーション

also: アプリケイション

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Meanings

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

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