The chemical reaction produced a bright light.
応
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Kanji
Grade
Grade 5
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
心部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
あたる, まさに, こたえる
Nanori (Name Reading)
かず, たか, のぶ, のり, まさ
Common Readings
オウ
Example sentences
He is very sensitive to the reactions of those around him.
I've scanned the meeting materials for now.
As for the results this time, I decided to consider them acceptable for now.
He responded calmly even to the sudden trouble.
In such cases, special measures are required.
He cheered for his friend's match with all his might.
Having a friend support me is very heartening.
I met everyone's expectations.
He met the expectations of those around him.
Example Vocabulary
反応
reaction; response
一応
tentatively; for the time being; just in case
対応
response; handling; dealing with; correspondence
応援
support; cheering; aid
応える
to respond; to meet (expectations); to affect
応じる
to respond, to satisfy, to accept
相応しい
appropriate; suitable; fitting
相応
suitable; appropriate; corresponding
に応じて
depending on; in accordance with; according to
手応え
response; reaction; resistance; feeling (of success)
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