申し入れ・申入|もうしいれmoushiire[0]heiban (flat)

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Which spelling to use
申し入れ申し入れ is the most common form and uses a mixture of kanji and kana; use it as the default spelling when writing as a learner.
申入申入 is less common and consists only of kanji; recognize it as an alternative, but do not choose it over 申し入れ as a beginner.
Definitions
  1. nounproposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
    あなたの申し入もうしいれを受け入うけいれてもよい。↗
    I'm willing to accept your offer.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym申し出もうしでNeutralVolunteering to do something or applying of one's own accord; 「申し入れ」 is a formal presentation of opinions or demands to the other party.
  • Synonym提案ていあんNeutralPutting forward a plan or bill; common in both speech and writing. 「申し入れ」 is more formal and directed at the other party.
  • Synonym提言ていげんFormalFormal, for making recommendations, as in 「政策提言」; can be addressed to the public or a specific party. 「申し入れ」 centers on formally presenting to the other side.
  • SynonymプロポーザルWrittenLoanword for a plan presented to the other party, used mostly in planning and business; 「申し入れ」 is a general formal presentation.
  • Synonym建議けんぎFormalFormal: presenting opinions to the government or one's superiors; 「申し入れ」 is more general.
  • SynonymオファーNeutralLoanword for an offer, quotation, or invitation, as in 「出演オファー」; 「申し入れ」 is more formal.
  • Synonym提議ていぎWrittenWritten style: submitting a motion or bill at a meeting; 「申し入れ」 is presenting opinions or demands to the other party.
  • Related発案はつあんWrittenWritten style: coming up with an idea or submitting a bill; 「申し入れ」 is presenting to the other party.
  • Related発議はつぎFormalFormal: putting a matter forward for deliberation, as in 「憲法改正の発議」; 「申し入れ」 centers on presenting to the other party.
  • RelatedサジェスチョンNeutralLoanword for a suggestion or hint; 「申し入れ」 is a formal presentation to the other party.
  • Related献策けんさくFormalFormal: offering ideas or strategies to a superior; 「申し入れ」 centers on formally presenting to the other party.
  • Related建言けんげんFormalFormal: offering opinions to the authorities; 「申し入れ」 leans toward presentation in negotiations.

Use 「申し入れ」 for formally presenting opinions, demands, or protests to another party, as in 「抗議の申し入れ」. 「申し出」 is for volunteering or applying, 「提案」 for putting forward plans, 「提言」 for recommendations, and 「オファー」 for offers and invitations.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 自分じぶんの意思いしなどを申し入もうしいれること。
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