応える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 応える
1
Occ. written as 報える
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations)
Examples
あなたは御両親の期待に応えるべきだ。
You ought to live up to your parents' hopes.
2
Occ. written as 徹える
to affect; to take a toll; to strike home; to have an effect on; to be hard on someone (e.g. heat, cold, work, illness, etc.); to be a strain
Examples
それは彼の身に応えだした。
It is beginning to tell on him.
Kanji in this Word
応
7 strokes
Frequency: 266
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
apply
answer
yes
OK
reply
accept
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
ヨウ
-ノウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あた.る
まさに
こた.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
たか
まさ
報
12 strokes
Frequency: 167
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
report
news
reward
retribution
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むく.いる
徹
15 strokes
Frequency: 968
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
penetrate
clear
pierce
strike home
sit up (all night)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テツ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
つ
てっ
とおる
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