Meaning of こたえる in Japanese
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Definition of こたえる
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(v1, vi) to respond; to live up to; to reward
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to take its toll; to strike home; to have an effect on; to be hard on someone (e.g. heat, cold, work, illness, etc.); to be a strain
それは彼の身に応えだした。
It is beginning to tell on him.
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(v1, vi, vt) to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
あの騒音には耐えられない。
I can not stand that noise.
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(v1, vi) to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave
この家は地震に耐えますか。
Does this house withstand earthquakes?
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to be fit for; to be equal to
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(v1, vi) to answer; to reply
「はい、ありません」とジョーダンさんは答えた。
"No, I don't," said Mr Jordan.
Sentences containing こたえる