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応える (こたえる) — to respond · Nihongo Circle

応える

こたえる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1to respond
2to answer
3to meet (e.g. demands, expectations)
4to affect
5to take a toll
6to strike home

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応Apply, Answer, Yes7 strokes

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