Translation guide
How to express 'meet demands' in Japanese, covering business, customer, and general contexts.
To satisfy or fulfill what is required or needed, often in business or formal contexts.
A standard, natural way to say 'meet demands/requests'. Used for responding to customer needs, client requests, etc.
顧客の要求に応えるために、新製品を開発した。
We developed a new product to meet customer demands.
Specifically for meeting market demand or supply-demand balance.
To satisfy specific criteria, conditions, or standards.
Used when meeting conditions, requirements, or qualifications.
この製品は安全基準の条件を満たしている。
This product meets the safety standard conditions.
To fulfill or live up to expectations.
The most common way to say 'meet expectations'.
彼の演奏は期待に応えるものだった。
His performance met expectations.
増大する需要に応えるため、工場を増設した。
To meet the growing demand, we expanded the factory.
Common in business contexts, using the loanword 'needs'.
お客様のニーズに応えるサービスを提供します。
We provide services that meet customer needs.
Specifically for meeting standards or criteria.
応募者はすべての基準を満たす必要がある。
Applicants must meet all the criteria.
Similar to 応える, but implies aligning with expectations rather than actively responding.
結果は期待に沿うものではなかった。
The results did not meet expectations.