応える
Reading: こたえる
Meaning: to respond, to live up to, to meet expectations
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Example Sentence
期待 に 応える ため 頑張る
I'll work hard to live up to expectations.
Usage Notes
Used for responding to requests or expectations, often in a way that satisfies others.
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