〜に応えて ni kotaete

〜に応えて（ni kotaete）means “in response to ~; living up to ~”. Means 'in response to' a request, expectation, demand, or support — acting so as to meet or live up to it. Formation: N + に応えて（期待・要望・声援など）

in response to ~; living up to ~

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Formation

N + に応えて（期待・要望・声援など）

Explanation

Means 'in response to' a request, expectation, demand, or support — acting so as to meet or live up to it. The noun is typically something like 期待 (expectation), 要望 (request), or 声援 (cheering).

Examples

ファンの期待に応えて、選手は全力で戦った。
ふぁんのきたいにこたえて、せんしゅはぜんりょくでたたかった。
Living up to the fans' expectations, the player fought with all his might.
住民の要望に応えて、新しい公園が作られた。
じゅうみんのようぼうにこたえて、あたらしいこうえんがつくられた。
In response to the residents' requests, a new park was built.

Note

Don't confuse with 〜に応じて (ni ōjite), which means 'in accordance with / depending on' a condition; 〜に応えて is about meeting expectations or demands.

FAQ

〜に応えて — what does it mean and how is it used?

in response to ~; living up to ~. Means 'in response to' a request, expectation, demand, or support — acting so as to meet or live up to it. The noun is typically something like 期待 (expectation), 要望 (request), or 声援 (cheering).

〜に応えて — how do you form it?

N + に応えて（期待・要望・声援など）

〜に応えて — any usage notes?

Don't confuse with 〜に応じて (ni ōjite), which means 'in accordance with / depending on' a condition; 〜に応えて is about meeting expectations or demands.

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