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応
応 (readings: おう; Japanese kanji) means “respond / answer”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 応援 (cheering on).
What does 応 mean?
| Kanji | 応 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | respond / answer |
| Readings | おう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 応
応 is read おう depending on the word.
Example words with 応
| Example | 応援 (cheering on) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14