Structure
Noun + にこたえ（て）
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 応える. It is often translated as 'to meet (A)', or 'in response to (A)'. Like に応じて '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.
Alternatively, にこたえる will be used when connected directly to a second noun.
In many cases, (A) will indicate a request, wish, or expectation.
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応援の声に応えて、勝利したチームが礼をした。
In response to the cheering, the victorious team bowed.
選手の活躍に応えて、トレー二ングルームを新しくした。
In response to the athletes' great efforts, we remodeled the training room.
アイドル歌手の喝采に応えた笑顔が素晴らしかった。
The idol singer's smile in response to the applause was wonderful.
我が社はクライアントのニーズに応えた商品を開発するべきだ。
Our company should develop products that respond to our clients' needs.
演劇人気に応えて建てた劇場の維持費が大変だ。
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
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matt_in_mito
Yep!
Exactly!
kakapo
@matt_in_mito, you’re a blessing Thanks a ton!
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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