Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 6: 10/20

(こた)えてIn response to, Meet

Structure

Noun + にこた
Noun + にこたえる(1) + Noun

(1) にこたえた

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About に応えて

にこたえて is a construction formed from に, and the て-form of the る-Verb (こた)える. It is often translated as 'to meet (A)', or 'in response to (A)'. Like (おう)じて 'to apply to', にこたえて indicates that (B) is something that will change based on what is considered necessary, suitable, or appropriate on a case-by-case basis when it comes to (A).

にこたえて often appears in hiragana alone, and will attach to the end of nouns that it is marking as the (A) that something being done in response to.

  • 生徒(せいと)(たち)要望(ようぼう)(こた)えて、レッスン料金(りょうきん)1000(せん)(えん)(やす)くした。

    In response to our students' request, we have reduced the lesson fee by 1,000 yen.

    • クライアントのリクエスト(こた)えて、デザインを(すこ)しだけ()えました。

      We changed the design slightly in response to the client's request.

      Alternatively, にこたえる will be used when connected directly to a second noun.

      • 弊社(へいしゃ)ではお客様(きゃくさま)のニーズ(こた)えるサービスを提供(ていきょう)するよう、日々(ひび)努力(どりょく)しています。

        We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of our clients.

        • あなたの要望(ようぼう)(こた)える自信(じしん)はありますが、このデザインを完成(かんせい)させるには時間(じかん)がかかると(おも)います。

          We are confident we can meet your request, but it will take time to complete this design.

          In many cases, (A) will indicate a request, wish, or expectation.

          Synonyms

          Examples

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            応援(おうえん)(こえ)(こた)えて勝利(しょうり)したチームが(れい)をした。

            In response to the cheering, the victorious team bowed.

            選手(せんしゅ)活躍(かつやく)(こた)えて、トレー二ングルームを(あたら)しくした。

            In response to the athletes' great efforts, we remodeled the training room.

            アイドル歌手(かしゅ)喝采(かっさい)(こた)えた笑顔(えがお)素晴(すば)らしかった。

            The idol singer's smile in response to the applause was wonderful.

            ()(しゃ)はクライアントのニーズ(こた)えた商品(しょうひん)開発(かいはつ)するべきだ。

            Our company should develop products that respond to our clients' needs.

            演劇(えんげき)人気(にんき)(こた)えて()てた劇場(げきじょう)維持(いじ)()大変(たいへん)だ。

            The maintenance cost for the theater built in response to the popularity of plays is enormous.

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          に応えて – Grammar Discussion

          Most Recent Replies (8 in total)

          • matt_in_mito

            matt_in_mito

            Yep!

            Exactly!

          • kakapo

            kakapo

            @matt_in_mito, you’re a blessing Thanks a ton!

          • kakapo

            kakapo

            (@Pushindawood : just a little reminder that the grammar explanations for that point need to account for the use of に応えた, given that it is used in the example sentences!)

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