応
apply · answer · yes · OK · reply · accept
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
cliff + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and heart. Heart responding.
Symbolism
Response, correspondence, reaction. Represents reply to call.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cheering voice
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
質疑応答
しつぎおうとう
question and answer session; 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; adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment
連鎖反応
れんさはんのう
chain reaction; nuclear chain reaction; chain reaction
因果応報
いんがおうほう
retribution; retributive justice; karma; retribution
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; 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; stopgap measure
応急処置
おうきゅうしょち
First aid; Emergency temporary treatment
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?
Yes. 応 (apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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