respond, answer, consent
On'yomi (音読み)
- オウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- こた.える
About this kanji
The kanji 応 represents the concept of responding or answering. It is commonly used as a verb with the kun'yomi reading こた.える, meaning 'to respond' or 'to answer.' In compounds, it takes on various meanings; for example, 応援 (おうえん) means 'support,' often used in contexts like cheering for a sports team. 応答 (おうとう) translates to 'response,' frequently used in communications or conversations. Another compound, 応急 (おうきゅう), refers to 'emergency,' relating to quick assistance in urgent situations. Note that while the kanji generally conveys a sense of reaction or agreement, its actual use can vary depending on the context.
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Example sentences
彼女は応援してくれた。
She supported me.
Meanings across languages
- English
- respond, answer, consent
- Tiếng Việt
- phản ứng, trả lời, đồng ý
- 日本語
- 応じる, 応える, 応援
- 한국어
- 응답하다, 답변, 동의
- 中文
- 回应, 答案, 同意
- id
- menanggapi, jawaban, persetujuan
- th
- ตอบ, คำตอบ, ยินยอม
- es
- responder, respuesta, consentimiento
- fr
- répondre, réponse, consentement
- de
- antworten, Antwort, Zustimmung
- pt
- responder, resposta, consentimento
Common compounds
- 応援おうえんsupport, aid
- 応答おうとうresponse, reply
- 応急おうきゅうemergency, first aid
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