応
Kanji · N2
応 / apply
Kanji for apply, answer, or yes.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オウ、ヨウ、-ノウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あた.る、まさに、こた.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
応 carries the meaning apply, answer, or yes.
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Common compounds with 応
応援するおうえんする
応援団おうえんだんcheering group / cheering squad
応募するおうぼする
応酬おうしゅうexchange / give-and-take
応じるおうじるto respond / to satisfy / to accept
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