にこたえて (ni-kotaete): In response to; to meet
～にこたえて (ni-kotaete)
Meaning
In response to; to meet
Formation and usage
N + に応えて／に応えるN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Responds to expectations, requests, or support; distinguish 答える meaning answer a question.
Examples
参加者の要望に応えて、会議の時間を延ばした。
In response to participants' requests, we extended the meeting.
参加者の要望に応えて、試験の時間を延ばした。
In response to participants' requests, we extended the exam.
参加者の要望に応えて、研修の時間を延ばした。
In response to participants' requests, we extended the training session.
参加者の要望に応えて、発表会の時間を延ばした。
In response to participants' requests, we extended the presentation event.
参加者の要望に応えて、面接の時間を延ばした。
In response to participants' requests, we extended the interview.
How related patterns differ
に応えて responds to requests; に応じて adapts to conditions. に沿って and に即して follow a line or reality. を踏まえて takes prior information into account; に照らして checks against a standard, and をもとに uses something as a basis.