Japanese

じる

おうじる
Meaning: to respond, to satisfy, to accept
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 応じる 応じない
Polite 応じます 応じません
Past 応じた 応じなかった
Polite + Past 応じました 応じませんでした
Te-form 応じて 応じなくて
Potential 応じられる 応じられない
Passive 応じられる 応じられない
Causative 応じさせる 応じさせない
Imperative 応じろ 応じるな

Handwriting

応
じ
る

Example sentences

He kindly responded to the fans' expectations.
状況に応じて適切な判断を下すことが重要だ。
It is important to make appropriate judgments depending on the situation.
警察の呼びかけに応じて、男は自首した。
Responding to the police's appeal, the man surrendered.
毎年、所得に応じた税金を納める必要がある。
Every year, it is necessary to pay taxes according to one's income.
所得に応じた税金を納める必要がある。
It is necessary to pay taxes according to one's income.
状況に応じて柔軟に対応する深厲浅掲の精神が大切だ。
The spirit of adapting to circumstances and responding flexibly is important.

Usage Notes

Used when responding to a request, offer, or situation.

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