VocabJLPT N2
reply
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. reply
  2. 2. answer
A noun and verb (する) meaning a response or reply, especially to a call, signal, or question. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts such as radio communication or customer service.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I've called out so many times and still no response — are you asleep?

Sentence 2

A reply this polite is kind of suspicious, don't you think?

Sentence 3

The development team responded to the spec change request the same day.

Sentence 4

The weekend ended without my ever responding to the invitation.

Sentence 5

Several employees were late in responding to the emergency contact chain.