応用

• Reading: おうよう
• Romaji: ouyou
• Kanji breakdown: 応 (ō) — respond, apply, accept; 用 (yō) — use, employ, business
• Pronunciation: /oː.joː/

Meaning

Practical application; putting to practical use. Applying learned knowledge or theory to real situations.

A noun and suru-verb meaning to apply knowledge practically. Contrasts with 基本 (basics) — 応用 is the next step after mastering fundamentals. Common in education (応用問題 = advanced/applied problems) and technology (応用科学 = applied science).

Examples

1. 基本を覚えたら応用に進みましょう。 Once you've learned the basics, let's move on to application.
2. この技術をほかの分野にも応用できます。 This technology can be applied to other fields as well.
3. 数学の応用問題がとても難しかったです。 The applied math problems were really difficult.

Usage Guide

Context: education, technology, science

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Combines 応 (respond/apply) and 用 (use/employ). Together they describe responding to real needs by putting knowledge to practical use.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal