Word details

反応

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 反応.

Dictionary

Entry

反応はんのうはんおうNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #639
1

reaction; response

Examples
彼はそのニュースにどのような反応をしましたか。
How did he respond to the news?
2

physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism)

Examples
ツベルクリン反応は疑陽性でした。
The tuberculin reaction was pseudopositive.
3

Chemistry

reaction; effect; change

Examples
5.反応が終わったら、濡れ雑巾の上に試験管をおく。
5. When the reaction is over, place the test-tube on a damp cloth.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

反

anti-

4 strokesFrequency 191JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ハンホンタンホ

Kun

そ.るそ.らすかえ.すかえ.る-かえ.る

Nanori

そりた
応

apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

7 strokesFrequency 266JLPT N2Grade 5

On

オウヨウ-ノウ

Kun

あた.るまさにこた.える

Nanori

おたかまさ

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