noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
application; applying; volunteering
Used when applying in response to a recruitment notice or public call, such as for a job, position, volunteer role, enlistment, or offering. As a verb, the usual pattern is 募集・求人・仕事などに応募する.
新しい仕事に応募した。
I applied for a new job.
ボランティアの応募
There were more volunteer applications than expected.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
entry; contest application; raffle application
Used for entering a contest, prize drawing, campaign, competition, or similar call for submissions. The word can refer to the act of applying or the submitted application/work.
写真コンテストに応募する。
I will enter a photo contest.
懸賞への応募は一人一回までです。
Entries for the prize drawing are limited to one per person.