English–Japanese
“reaction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihannō
Example
犬は音に反応します。inu wa oto ni han nō shi ma su
The dog reacts to sounds.
How to say “reaction” in Japanese
“Reaction” in Japanese is 反応 (hannō).
Describes a change in feeling or behavior caused by something that happens or is perceived.
Example sentences with 反応
友だちの反応を見ました。tomo da chi no han nō o mi ma shi ta
I saw my friend's reaction.
観客の反応を見て、話し方を変えました。kan kyaku no han nō o mi te hana shi kata o ka e ma shi ta
I changed the way I spoke after seeing the audience's reaction.
Tips for using 反応
- In everyday English, reaction often suggests an immediate feeling or action, while response can also suggest a more considered reply.