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JLPT N3 Intermediate

応える

To respond to or meet expectations or requests.

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Other forms

応えます polite form
応えて te-form
応えた plain past
応えない plain negative
Ichidan Verb

To Meet" / "To Respond To

Refers to acting in accordance with a wish, demand, or expectation in order to satisfy it.

Example

A アンコール ! アンコール !
B バンド は 観客 の リクエスト に 応えて 、 もう 一曲 演奏 した 。

[A:] Encore! Encore! [B:] The band responded to the audience's request and played one more song.

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To respond to or meet expectations or requests.
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