Japanese Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Japanese word
応ずる
Pronunciation
Romajiōzuru
Meaning
- verbanswer
Example
先生は学生の質問に応じます。sen sei wa gaku sei no shitsu mon ni ō ji ma su
The teacher answers the student's question.
More examples
必要に応じて、係員が案内します。hitsu yō ni ō ji te kakari in ga an nai shi ma su
A staff member will provide guidance as needed.
Core concept
It gives an answer or suitable response to a question, request, or need.
Common phrases
質問に応ずるshitsu mon ni ō zu ru
answer a question
要望に応ずるyō bō ni ō zu ru
meet a request
Similar words
答えるkotaeru: To give a reply to a question or problem.
返事するhenjisuru: To give a spoken or written reply to a question or inquiry.
応えるkotaeru: To meet a request, expectation, or need through a suitable response.
Definition in Japanese
質問や要求に答えたり、求めに合わせたりする。shitsu mon ya yō kyū ni kota e ta ri moto me ni a wa se ta ri su ru
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese verb 応ずる (ōzuru) corresponds to the more usual form 応じる (ōjiru); both express the idea found in 応 (ō, "respond or comply").
Usage tips
- When 応ずる (ōzuru) describes a response to a need or situation, it suggests action that fits the circumstances rather than a simple verbal reply.
Other meanings
- respondverb
- meetverb
Opposites
- 無視するmushisuruignoreverb
Related words
- 応じ方ōjikataway of respondingnoun