Application
noun, verbal noun
When you say humbly that you're requesting something, you're putting forward an application.
This is a jukugo word, which means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You already know this reading for 請, but not for 申, so here's a mnemonic to help you:
Today you finally submitted your application for a new shin (しん). Your old one had to be painstakingly removed after you banged it against a table. Anyway, congrats on the application for your new shin!
申請が受理される
an application is accepted
申請が通る
an application is approved
申請が必要
an application is required
申請を受け付ける
to accept applications
申請を行う
to carry out an application
申請をする
to apply
申請手続き
application procedure
申請者
applicant
申請書
application form
電子申請
electronic application
登録申請
application registration
交付申請
application for issuance
許可申請
application for permission
しまった！ビザの申請を忘れてた。
Oh no! I'd forgotten to apply for a visa.
申請手続きに時間がかかってるんです。
The application process is taking quite a while to complete.
ようやく許可申請が受理されました！
At last, the application for permission has been accepted!