Meaning
にこたえて (ni kotaete) and にこたえる (ni kotaeru) are Japanese grammar points (JLPT N2) that are used to express a response or reaction to something. Both phrases can be translated as “in response to”.
にこたえて is used as a particle, which is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and the rest of the sentence. It is typically placed after the noun that it relates to, and it is followed by a verb or adjective.
N + にこたえて
Example sentences
にこたえて
あなたの提案にこたえて、私も提案をします。
Anata no teian ni kotaete, watashi mo teian o shimasu.
In response to your proposal, I will also propose something.
彼らの要求にこたえて、給料を上げました。
Karera no youkyuu ni kotaete, kyuuryou wo agemashita
In response to their demand, I raised their salaries.
にこたえる
彼らにこたえると、私たちも参加します。
Karera ni kotaeru to, watashitachi mo sanka shimasu.
If they respond, we will also participate.
