応
あた.る
ataru
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
応 is the kanji for "Respond". A common reading is あた.る (ataru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Respond
Also : Reply · Answer · Apply
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Readings
kunあた.る/ atarukunまさに/ masanikunこた.える/ kotaeruonおう/ ouonよう/ youonのう/ nou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
广心
Example Sentences
緊急事態に際して、迅速に対応することが求められます。
きんきゅうじたいにさいして、じんそくにたいおうすることがもとめられます。
When facing an emergency, a quick response is required.
顧客からの要望に応じて、サービスを改善しました。
こきゃくからのようぼうにおうじて、さーびすをかいぜんしました。
In response to customer requests, the service was improved.
Vocabulary using 応
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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