応こたえる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

respond; answer; meet (demands/expectations)

Used for responding to a call, question, or need, and for living up to expectations or demands. Often takes に (e.g., 期待に応える).

• 彼かれは国こく民みんの期き待たいに応こたえる政せい策さくを発はっ表ぴょうした。

  He announced policies that meet the people's expectations.

• お客きゃく様さまのご要よう望ぼうに応こたえて、新しんメニューを追つい加かしました。

  In response to customer requests, we added new menu items.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

affect; take a toll; strike home; be hard on

Describes something that affects one deeply, often physically or emotionally, such as cold, heat, fatigue, or harsh words. Often used with に (e.g., 寒さが身に応える). Note: This sense is distinct from 堪える (こたえる) which can also mean 'to bear' or 'to withstand'.

See also: こらえる (こたえる)

• 今年ことしの夏なつの暑あつさは特とくに体からだに応こたえる。

  This summer's heat is especially hard on the body.

• 彼かれの批ひ判はんは心こころに応こたえた。

  His criticism struck home.