応

Apply

WaniKani level 22 JLPT N1 Joyo grade 5Top 500 · #2667 strokes

Meanings

Apply, Answer, Yes, Ok, Reply, Accept

On'yomi

おう、よう、 -のう

Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.

Kun'yomi

あた.る、まさに、こた.える

Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.

Stroke order

応 is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

About this kanji

応 (Apply) is taught on WaniKani at level 22 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 5 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #266 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.

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Words using 応

一応いちおうmore or less 応えるこたえるto respond 応じるおうじるto respond 応援おうえんaid 応急おうきゅうemergency fix 応酬おうしゅうexchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.)応召おうしょうresponding to a call-up for military service 応接おうせつreception (e.g. of visitors)応対おうたいdealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.)応答おうとうreply 応分おうぶんaccording to one's abilities 応募おうぼapplication 応募者おうぼしゃapplicant 応用おうよう(practical) application 拒絶反応きょぜつはんのう(transplant) rejection 呼応こおうhailing each other

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