noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to putting knowledge, theory, or technology into practical use. Often used in contexts like 応用する (to apply), 応用が利く (to be versatile), or 応用問題 (application problem).
理論を実際の問題に応用する。
Apply the theory to a real problem.
この技
This technology can also be applied to the medical field.
noun-modifying (irregular)
applied
Prenominal use (adj-f) meaning 'applied' as opposed to 'pure' or 'theoretical'. Common in academic and technical compound terms like 応用物理学 (applied physics) or 応用言語学 (applied linguistics).
彼は応用数学を専攻している。
He majors in applied mathematics.