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応える
こたえる
ichidan verb
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
to respond
2
to answer
3
to meet (e.g. demands, expectations)
4
to affect
5
to take a toll
6
to strike home
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Mine a sentence — saw 応える in the wild?
Kanji in this word
応
Apply, Answer, Yes
7 strokes
More words with
応
対応
たいおう ·
dealing with
N1
応援
おうえん ·
aid
N3
反応
はんのう ·
reaction
N1
応募
おうぼ ·
subscription
N1
応じる
おうじる ·
to adapt
Full entry on Jisho
N3
応用
おうよう ·
application
N2
一応
いちおう ·
tentatively
N2
適応
てきおう ·
adaptation
N1