synonym Comparative
要求
VS
応じる
Differences Between "要求" and "応じる"
Option A
要求
Meaning
demand; request; requirement; claim
Reading
ようきゅう (yōkyū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
労働組合の代表者たちは、経営陣に対して基本給の引き上げや労働環境の劇的な改善を粘り強く_______しました。
The representatives of the labor union persistently demanded an increase in basic salary and dramatic improvements in the working environment from the management.
Option B
応じる
Meaning
to respond; to comply with; to meet (a request)
Reading
おうじる (ōjiru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
お客様の要望に応じて、サービスを改善します。
We will improve our services in response to customer requests.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(demand; request; requirement; claim)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 要求: Refers to strongly asking or demanding something (actions, money, improvements, specifications). Often used as 要求に応じる or 品質要求. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Demand! "I strongly demand 3 sweet hugs and a kiss from you every single day, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To demand hugs and a kiss! B-Baka! Don't make such official demands to your boss! But... since it's a reasonable request, I suppose... I will accept and fulfill it every day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ようきゅう（要求）よ！『ハルカ部長、毎日の残業の代わりに、あなたからの「ご褒美ハグ」を強く要求します！』って…っ！ハグの要求！バカ！/// そんな甘えた要求、労働基準法違反よ！…でも、あんたがどうしても私に抱きしめられたいなら、私の「一生離さないという愛の要求」にも、喜んでサインしなさい！』
- 応じる: Used when something is done in response to a request, an offer, an order, or a particular situation. It implies adapting or conforming to something.
- 要求: Refers to strongly asking or demanding something (actions, money, improvements, specifications). Often used as 要求に応じる or 品質要求. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Demand! "I strongly demand 3 sweet hugs and a kiss from you every single day, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To demand hugs and a kiss! B-Baka! Don't make such official demands to your boss! But... since it's a reasonable request, I suppose... I will accept and fulfill it every day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ようきゅう（要求）よ！『ハルカ部長、毎日の残業の代わりに、あなたからの「ご褒美ハグ」を強く要求します！』って…っ！ハグの要求！バカ！/// そんな甘えた要求、労働基準法違反よ！…でも、あんたがどうしても私に抱きしめられたいなら、私の「一生離さないという愛の要求」にも、喜んでサインしなさい！』
- 応じる: Used when something is done in response to a request, an offer, an order, or a particular situation. It implies adapting or conforming to something.
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