JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
応 — apply
- Reading
- オウ・ヨウ・\~ノウ・あた.る・まさに・こた.える
- Meaning
- apply; answer; yes; OK; reply; accept
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
応 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is オウ・ヨウ・\~ノウ・あた.る・まさに・こた.える and it means apply; answer; yes; OK; reply; accept. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
応 appears in everyday japanese words such as 反応 (reaction), 対応 (interaction) and 応募 (subscription).
Japanese words containing 応
Frequently asked questions
What does 応 mean in Japanese?
応 means apply; answer; yes; OK; reply; accept in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 応 read?
応 is read オウ・ヨウ・\~ノウ・あた.る・まさに・こた.える. Reading it inside real words — 反応 and 対応 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 応 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 応 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 応 in a word?
A common word containing 応 is 反応 (はんのう) — "reaction". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 応 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 応 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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