申し出・申出|もうしでmoushide[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Which spelling to use
申し出申し出 is the most common and most standard form. For learners, use it as the default spelling in writing and when choosing between the two forms.
申出申出 is a less common kanji-only variant of 申し出 with the same meaning; beginners should generally use 申し出 instead.
Definitions
  1. nounproposal; offer; request; application
    なぜ彼かれの申し出もうしでを断ことわったのですか。↗
    Why did you turn down his offer?
    彼かれらの申し出もうしでには両面りょうめんがあるぞ。↗
    Their offer cuts both ways.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym申し込みもうしこみNeutralFor signing up or applying for something, as in 「参加の申し込み」. It centers on completing a procedure, while 申し出 stresses voluntarily coming forward with a wish.
  • Synonym提案ていあんNeutralPutting forward a plan or suggestion, as in 「一つ提案があります」. It focuses on the content proposed and works in both speech and writing.
  • Synonym申し入れもうしいれFormalFormal: officially presenting demands or a protest to the other party, as in 「抗議の申し入れ」.
  • Synonym提言ていげんFormalFormal: putting forward recommendations, as in 「政策提言」. It suggests expert advice rather than a personal offer.
  • Synonym建議けんぎFormalFormal: a proposal or suggestion; little used today and often parliamentary in flavor.
  • SynonymプロポーザルNeutralLoanword for a plan submitted for adoption or execution, common in business planning and bidding. 申し出 covers help or requests too, not just plans.
  • Synonym申請しんせいNeutralWritten: applying to an authority, as in 「ビザの申請」. It centers on administrative procedures.
  • Synonym願いねがいNeutralA wish or heartfelt desire, also a request, as in 「願いがかなう」. It stresses one's wishes rather than an offer to act.
  • Synonym依頼いらいNeutralCommissioning or asking someone to do something, as in 「仕事を依頼する」. It works in both speech and writing.
  • Synonym頼みたのみNeutralColloquial: a request or asking a favor, as in 「頼みがある」. It leans toward seeking help from someone.
  • Synonym発案はつあんNeutralWritten: the idea someone first came up with, as in 「〇〇氏の発案」. It points to the source of an idea.
  • Synonym発議はつぎFormalFormal: putting a matter forward for deliberation, as in 「憲法改正の発議」. It belongs to parliamentary procedure.
  • Synonym懇請こんせいFormalFormal: an earnest, heartfelt plea. It carries a solemn, respectful tone.
  • Synonym建言けんげんFormalFormal: offering advice or opinions to a superior or the government; rare in modern usage.
  • SynonymオファーNeutralLoanword for an offer or invitation, as in 「出演オファー」. It leans toward job and work invitations.

Use 「申し出」 for voluntarily coming forward with a wish, offer of help, or request, as in 「申し出を受ける」 or 「辞退の申し出」. For sign-ups say 「申し込み」, for a formal protest 「申し入れ」, for a plan 「提案」, for administrative applications 「申請」. 「オファー」 covers job invitations, 「依頼」 commissioning work, 「頼み」 asking favors, 「願い」 heartfelt wishes; the rest are formal or specialized terms.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 何なんかを申し出もうしでること。また、その内容ないよう。
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