How to use 応用 (おうよう)

Meaning of 応用

The Japanese verb "応用" (おうよう, ouyou) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Application: Refers to the act of putting something to practical use, often in science, technology, or skills.
    • Example: この理論を応用する。
    • Translation: Apply this theory.
  2. Adaptation / Utilization: Using knowledge or techniques in different contexts or for different purposes.
    • Example: 技術を新しい分野に応用する。
    • Translation: To adapt technology to a new field.

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