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申
state · report · apply · say (humble)
N3On: しんKun: もうす
Memory Aid
The kanji 申 originally depicted a lightning bolt. In ancient times, lightning was often seen as a divine message or 'report' from the heavens, hence its association with stating or reporting.
'シン' — Imagine a SHINy, clear report that makes everything easy to understand.
Vocabulary
申し込むもうしこむto apply for, to propose
申請しんせいapplication, request
申告しんこくdeclaration, report
申し上げるもうしあげるto say, to tell (humble honorific)
Example Sentences
来週、新しい仕事に申し込みます。
Next week, I will apply for a new job.
パスポートの申請をしました。
I submitted a passport application.
遅れて大変申し訳ありません。
I am terribly sorry for being late.
税金の申告は終わりましたか？
Have you finished declaring your taxes?