破産申請 (はさんしんせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora- 破産
破産 is the state of bankruptcy itself, while 破産申請 is the specific legal action of filing for it.
- 自己破産
自己破産 refers to personal bankruptcy filed by an individual, whereas 破産申請 is a broader term that can apply to both individuals and companies.
Etymology
Compound of 破産 (bankruptcy) and 申請 (application, petition).