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応
Respond, Apply, Answer
こた.える
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 応 appears in many everyday words such as 応募 (application), 応答 (response), and 対応 (dealing with). It is one of the most useful business kanji in Japanese.
Memory Trick
Imagine your phone ringing and you immediately answer the call. Responding right away helps you remember 応 means 'to respond.'
Readings
Onyomi: オウ (ou)
Kunyomi: こた.える
Example Words
応募
おうぼ (oubo)
Application
応答
おうとう (outou)
Response
対応
たいおう (taiou)
Handling
応用
おうよう (ouyou)
Application (of knowledge)
Example Sentence
質問 に すぐ 応答しました。
しつもん に すぐ おうとうしました。
shitsumon ni sugu outou shimashita
I responded to the question immediately.