Vocabulary

What does 対応 (たいおう, taiou) mean?

対応 (たいおう, taiou) means response, handling; correspondence, compatibility.

Quick facts
Readingたいおう
Romajitaiou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
たいおう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontaiou

response, handling; correspondence, compatibility

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive correspondence (to); equivalence
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive suitability; coordination; matching
  3. 3noun · suru verb · intransitive dealing with; coping with; handling
  4. 4noun · suru verb · intransitive compatibility (with technology, software, etc.); capability; support (for)

Example sentences

  • This software isn't compatible with the new model.

  • Please handle complaints politely.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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