応
apply · answer · yes · OK · reply · accept
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and heart. Heart responding.
Symbolism
Response, correspondence, reaction. Represents reply to call.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cheering voice
Component Breakdown
cliff + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 応
Four-Character Compounds
質疑応答
しつぎおうとう
question and answer session
臨機応変
りんきおうへん
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
連鎖反応
れんさはんのう
chain reaction; nuclear chain reaction
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma
四神相応
しじんそうおう
an ideal topography for the four Taoist gods, with a river in the east, a broad avenue in the west, a basin in the south, and a hill in the north
応急措置
おうきゅうそち
stopgap measure; quick-fix solution
応急処置
おうきゅうしょち
First aid; Emergency temporary treatment
Anime & Manga
塩対応の佐藤さんが俺にだけ甘い＠comic
The Salty Koharu Has a Soft Spot for Me
A well-known work with 応 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
何応欽
Name contains 応
He Yingqin also Ho Ying-chin, was a Chinese politician and one of the most senior generals of the Kuomintang during Nationalist China, and a close…
Wikipedia葛飾応為
Name contains 応
Katsushika Ōi , also known as Ei with the honorific prefix) or Ei-jo , was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the early 19th century Edo period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 応 mean in Japanese?
応 means apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept.
How do you read 応?
On'yomi: オウ、ヨウ、-ノウ (OU, YOU, NOU). Kun'yomi: あた.る、まさに、こた.える (ataru, masani, kotaeru).
How many strokes does 応 have?
応 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 応 a good kanji for a tattoo?
応 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.