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反応
hannou
Description
「反応」は、何かに対して起こる動きや答えのことです。
"反応" means a movement or answer that happens in response to something.
人の返事にも、薬や科学の実験にも使えます。
It can be used for people's replies, as well as for medicine and scientific experiments.
Meanings
反応hannou
reaction, response to something
みんなの反応がよかったです。
Everyone's reaction was good.
反応hannou
to react, to respond
名前を呼んでも反応しない。
They don't respond when you call their name.
反応hannou
chemical or physical reaction
この二つの薬品は化学反応を起こす。
These two chemicals cause a chemical reaction.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
反 (return/counter) + 応 (respond); literally a returning response.
- Nuance
反応 covers involuntary reactions, while 返事 is a deliberate reply.
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