応酬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 応酬
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.
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
酬
13 strokes
Frequency: 1515
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
repay
reward
retribution
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
シュ
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むく.いる
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