届け

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 届け, read とどけ, denotes a notification or notice submitted to an institution or responsible person.
• Basic usage: In 引っ越しに必要な届けを、翌日市役所へ提出した。, the required moving notice was submitted to city hall the next day.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Noun and verb
  • 届け in 届けを提出する is the noun naming the notice submitted. Distinguish it from the verb 届ける, to deliver an item or convey news.
• Notification and application
  • 届け focuses on notifying someone of a fact; 申請 focuses on requesting permission or a benefit. The documents serve different functions.