應
answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Readings
On'yomi
- オウ
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi
- あた.る
- まさに
- こた.える
Meaning
應 centers on responding to something: giving an answer, replying, accepting, or saying yes. The idea is a reaction that matches or meets what is presented.
Most common words using 應
- 慶應義塾けいおうぎじゅく
Keio (Private University)
- 慶應大学けいおうだいがく
Keio University
- 慶應義塾大学けいおうぎじゅくだいがく
Keio University
- 慶應義塾大学産業研究所けいおうぎじゅくだいがくさんぎょうけんきゅうじょ
Keio Economic Observatory; KEO
Study
Etymology
應 is the traditional form of 応. It combines 心 (heart/mind) with a phonetic component historically derived from 䧹, which contributed the sound and the idea of a bird responding. The modern simplified form 応 replaces the complex upper part with 广.
Meaning mnemonic
The outer shape 䧹 suggests a bird, and the inner 心 is the heart. Imagine a trained bird that answers your call with a chirp, responding from its heart.
Reading mnemonic
For オウ, picture the bird answering with a loud 'Oh!' sound: Oh -> オウ, as it replies to your call.