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[せい(請)·がん(願)]
seigan
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 請願

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. petition
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Definition and Synonyms for 請願

Petition write a petition for something to somebody
Synonyms: 請願
Postulation a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Synonyms: 嘆願, 嘆願書, 建白, 建白書, 申請, 訴状, 訴願, 請願, 請願書, 起請, 陳情, 陳情書, 願文, 願状
Petition request formally and in writing
Synonyms: 請願

Meanings for each kanji in 請願

» solicit; invite; ask
» petition; request; vow; wish; hope

Categories 請願 is a member of

Quest express the need or desire for
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Substance what a communication that is about something is about
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 請願

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Sample Sentences for 請願

I thought it strange that the petition had been turned down.
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First, we will present a petition to the mayor and collect signatures.
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I addressed a petition to the mayor.
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