reaction
Derived from the Latin 'reactio', meaning 'to act again', which combines 're-' (again) and 'agere' (to act).
NOUN
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反応
literal
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リアクション
loanword
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応答
formal
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返事
casual
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反発
specific
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反応状態
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in JAPANESE, as it pertains to a specific context.)
An action, feeling, or change that happens in response to a stimulus, event, or influence. This can include emotional responses, physical processes (like in chemistry or biology), or social and political responses.
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- Her immediate reaction to the unexpected news was one of shock and disbelief. — This sentence describes an emotional response to an event.
- The chemical reaction between the two compounds produced a significant amount of heat. — This example refers to a process in chemistry.
- What was his reaction when you finally told him about the surprise party? — This asks about a person's individual response to information.
- The public's reaction to the new policy was largely negative, leading to widespread protests. — This illustrates a collective or societal response.