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応酬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 応酬.
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1
Transitive verb
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take
Examples
候補者たちは減税法案をめぐって応酬しました。
Candidates traded blows over the proposed tax cut.
2
reply; answer; response; reciprocation; retort; riposte; tit for tat
Examples
敵は我々の砲火に応酬した。
The enemy answered our fire.
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