Meaning of 応 意味
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Learn Japanese kanji: 応 【 オウ / こた(える) 】.
Meaning: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept.
266 of 2,500 most used kanji in newspapers.
How to write 応 - stroke order:
Stroke Count: 7

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応 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
私はあなたを応援する。
わたしはあなたをおうえんする。
watashi wa anata o ouen suru.
I will support you.
Example #2
彼はいつも応答が早いです。
かれはいつもおうとうがはやいです。
kare wa itsumo outou ga hayai desu.
He is always quick to respond.
Example #3
この規則は応用が広いです。
このきそくはおうようがひろいです。
kono kisoku wa ouyou ga hiroi desu.
This rule has wide application.
Example #4
私はこの懸賞に応募します。
わたしはこのけんしょうにおうぼします。
watashi wa kono kenshou ni oubo shimasu.
I'll enter this competition.
Example #5
その客の応対は私がします。
そのきゃくのおうたいはわたしがします。
sono kyaku no outai wa watashi ga shimasu.
I will be the one to serve that customer.
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