応ずる|おうずるouzuru[0]heiban (flat)
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- ichidan verb (-zuru), intransitive verbto answer; to respond; to meet
- ichidan verb (-zuru), intransitive verbto satisfy; to accept
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 応ずる(おうずる) |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 応ずます(おうずます) |
| Negative (nai) | 応ずない(おうずない) |
| polite (masen) | 応ずません(おうずません) |
| classical zu / nu | 応ずず・応ずぬ(おうずず・おうずぬ) |
| Past (ta) | 応ずた(おうずた) |
| polite (mashita) | 応ずました(おうずました) |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 応ずなかった(おうずなかった) |
| polite (masen deshita) | 応ずませんでした(おうずませんでした) |
| Te form | 応ずて(おうずて) |
| Potential | 応ずられる(おうずられる) |
| Passive | 応ずられる(おうずられる) |
| Causative | 応ずさせる(おうずさせる) |
| Causative passive | 応ずさせられる(おうずさせられる) |
| Conditional (ba) | 応ずれば(おうずれば) |
| tara | 応ずたら(おうずたら) |
| Volitional | 応ずよう(おうずよう) |
| polite (mashou) | 応ずましょう(おうずましょう) |
| Imperative | 応ずろ(おうずろ) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym応じるおうじるNeutralThe colloquial form of 「応ずる」 with the same meaning; more common in modern usage, while 「応ずる」 leans toward written style.
- Synonym応えるこたえるNeutralUsed for meeting expectations or demands, and also for the body taking a toll; 「応ずる」 centers on accepting invitations and requests.
- Synonym応答おうとうNeutralA noun meaning reply or response, as in 「質疑応答」; 「応ずる」 is a verb.
- Synonym受け入れるうけいれるNeutralTo accept or take something in, focusing on receiving it; 「応ずる」 focuses on responding to a request.
- Synonym受容じゅようWrittenA written, academic word for acceptance or accommodation; 「応ずる」 is more everyday.
- Related反応はんのうNeutralA reaction to a stimulus, with a passive nuance; 「応ずる」 is an active response.
- Antonym問うとうWrittenTo ask or press a question — the opposite direction from 「応ずる」, which responds to the other party.
Use 「応ずる」 for responding to invitations or requests or adapting to circumstances, as in 「相談に応ずる」 and 「状況に応じて」. In speech, say 「応じる」. For meeting expectations, use 「応える」; for accepting something, 「受け入れる」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


