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N2 Lesson 6: 8/20

に応(おう)じてDepending or based on, According to, In response to, Suitable for or to,

Structure

Noun + に応(おう)じ（て）
Noun + に応(おう)じた + Noun

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About に応じて

に応(おう)じて is a combination of に, and the て-form of the る-Verb 応(おう)じる 'to apply to'. This grammar structure is often translated as 'depending on (A), (B)', or 'in response to (A), (B)'. However; in almost all cases, it is just indicating that (B) is something that is done in a way that is 'applicable' to what is necessary of (A).

に応(おう)じて will appear after nouns, or as に応(おう)じた when directly modifying a second noun.

Fun-fact

応(おう)じる usually indicates the way something 'responds to' or 'answers' an issue on a case-by-case basis. Due to this, what happens in (B) will frequently indicate something that changes depending on the intensity or severity of (A).

Examples

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    ジムでは実力(じつりょく)に応(おう)じて、練習(れんしゅう)を選(えら)べるべきだ。

    At the gym, you should choose exercises suitable to your ability. (in response to)

    赤(あか)ん坊(ぼう)のために年齢(ねんれい)に応(おう)じたダイエットが必要(ひつよう)です。

    For a toddler, it is necessary to have a diet that is suitable for their age.

    私(わたし)共(ども)のホテルではVIPレベルのニーズに応(おう)じたサービスをご提供(ていきょう)いたします。

    In our hotel, we offer services suitable for VIP needs. (in response to)

    日本(にほん)人(じん)は相手(あいて)への尊敬(そんけい)度(ど)に応(おう)じて、お辞儀(じぎ)の角度(かくど)を変(か)える。

    The Japanese change the angle of their bow, depending on the degree of respect for the other party. (in response to)

    警察官(けいさつかん)は状態(じょうたい)や必要(ひつよう)に応(おう)じて暴力(ぼうりょく)を行使(こうし)できる場合(ばあい)もあります。

    In some cases, policemen can use force depending on circumstances or necessity. (in response to)

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      に応じて – Grammar Discussion

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      • kakapo

        kakapo

        I might be wrong, but I feel this example is misleading.

      • Fuga

        Fuga

        We have added a 、before 練習 to make it clear that we are asking for users to submit に応じて as the answer!

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