Meaning
に応えて indicates responding to or fulfilling someone's expectations, requests, or hopes. The noun before に応えて typically expresses a desire, request, or expectation from others. This pattern shows how someone takes action to meet those needs or hopes.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | に応えて |
Examples
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市民の希望に応えて、市民図書館は夜9時まで利用できることになった。
In response to citizens' wishes, the public library decided to stay open until 9 PM. -
先生はいつも丁寧に何でも教えてくれています。先生の期待に応えて、一流大学に入るために頑張らなければなりません。
My teacher always explains everything carefully. To live up to my teacher's expectations, I must work hard to enter a top-tier university. -
あの有名なドラマは視聴者の声に応えて、再放送されることになりました。
In response to viewers' requests, that famous drama series was decided to be rebroadcast.
Summary
- に応えて means to respond to, meet, or fulfill someone's expectations, requests, or hopes
- The noun before に応えて must express a desire, demand, or expectation (e.g., 希望, 要求, 期待, 声)
- Use this pattern to show action taken as a response or solution to fulfill what others want or need