Respond meanings in Japanese

応答する (おうとうする)

Example:

Please respond to the invitation.

招待状に応答してください。

He responded quickly to the message.

彼はメッセージに素早く応答した。

Usage: formalContext: Used in formal communications, such as invitations, emails, or requests.

Note: This is a common and versatile term used in both written and spoken Japanese.

返事する (へんじする)

Example:

I haven't received a response yet.

まだ返事を受け取っていません。

She replied to my question.

彼女は私の質問に返事をした。

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversations and casual contexts.

Note: This term is more commonly used in casual situations when talking about replying to questions or messages.

反応する (はんのうする)

Example:

The audience responded positively to the performance.

観客はパフォーマンスに対してポジティブに反応した。

He didn't respond to the joke.

彼はそのジョークに反応しなかった。

Usage: informalContext: Used in contexts where someone reacts or shows a reaction, often in emotional or physical responses.

Note: This word emphasizes the act of reacting rather than just replying.

返答する (へんとうする)

Example:

I will respond to your inquiry shortly.

あなたの問い合わせにすぐに返答します。

He was quick to respond to her concerns.

彼は彼女の懸念にすぐに返答した。

Usage: formalContext: Often used in professional or formal contexts, such as customer service or business communications.

Note: Similar to 応答する but often implies a more structured or official reply.

reply

To reply means to respond to something that has been said or done, usually in the form of an answer or reaction.

Example: She replied to his email promptly.

Note: Reply is often used in more formal or written contexts compared to respond.

answer

To answer is to provide a response to a question, statement, or situation.

Example: He answered all the questions in the interview.

Note: Answer is commonly used when a specific question is being addressed.

react

To react is to respond in a particular way to something that has happened or been said.

Example: She reacted angrily to the news.

Note: React often implies a more immediate and emotional response compared to respond.

acknowledge

To acknowledge is to show that you have noticed or recognized something or someone.

Example: He acknowledged her presence with a nod.

Note: Acknowledge can imply a more formal or respectful response compared to respond.

get back to

To respond or reply at a later time after considering or gathering more information.

Example: I will get back to you on that proposal by tomorrow.

Note: This phrase implies a delayed response compared to immediately responding.

reply to

To respond specifically to a message or communication.

Example: Please reply to this email with your availability for the meeting.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the act of responding to a particular message or communication.

answer back

To respond defiantly or rudely, especially in a challenging way.

Example: She didn't appreciate him answering back in such a disrespectful manner.

Note: This phrase often carries a negative connotation of responding in a disrespectful or confrontational manner.

react to

To respond or behave in a particular way in response to a stimulus or situation.

Example: Different people react to criticism in various ways.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the behavioral or emotional response to a stimulus rather than just a verbal reply.

get back at

To respond to a perceived wrongdoing or offense by retaliating or seeking revenge.

Example: He wanted to get back at his brother for the prank by pulling his own prank.

Note: This phrase implies responding with the intention of revenge or payback.

act in response to

To take action based on a particular stimulus or situation.

Example: The company acted in response to the customer complaints by improving their services.

Note: This phrase emphasizes taking proactive steps or measures in response rather than just verbally responding.

retort to

To respond quickly and sharply to someone's remark or comment.

Example: She had a clever retort to his sarcastic comment.

Note: This phrase often implies a swift and sharp response to a specific comment or remark.

Get back

Informal way of saying you will respond or provide an answer at a later time.

Example: I'll get back to you on that tomorrow.

Note: Similar to 'respond,' but with a slightly more casual tone.

Hit back

To respond in a forceful or retaliatory manner, often in defense or opposition.

Example: He hit back at the critics with a strong statement.

Note: Implies a more aggressive or confrontational response compared to a simple 'respond.'

Get at

To address or hint at a deeper meaning or intention in one's reply.

Example: I think he was trying to get at something deeper with his response.

Note: Focuses on uncovering underlying motivations or implications behind a response.

Fire back

To respond swiftly and sharply, often in a verbal exchange or argument.

Example: She fired back a quick retort before leaving the room.

Note: Suggests a rapid and sometimes aggressive reply, akin to a verbal 'counterattack.'

Come back

To return or provide a reply within a specified timeframe.

Example: Can you come back with an answer by the end of the day?

Note: While similar to 'respond,' 'come back' often implies a request for a timely response.

Chime in

To join a conversation or discussion by offering one's opinions or responses.

Example: Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on the topic.

Note: Involves actively participating in a conversation rather than just responding to a question or prompt.

Snap back

To respond abruptly or sharply, often with a touch of attitude or sass.

Example: She snapped back at him with a cutting remark.

Note: Conveys a quick and sassy retort, emphasizing a bit of attitude in the response.

She didn't respond to my message.

He always responds quickly to emails.

I'm not sure how to respond to that question.

Respond - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: respond

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): responded

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): responding

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): responds

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): respond

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): respond

Syllabification and Stress

respond Contains 2 syllables: re • spond

Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈspänd

re spond , ri ˈspänd (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

respond: ~ 1300 (Very common).

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