反応 (Hannou) is a Japanese noun meaning “reaction, response, physical reaction (to a stimulus), observable response (of an organism)”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbreaction; response
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbphysical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism)
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbreaction; effect; change
Examples
知事は委員会の反応に驚いた。
The governor was surprised by the commission's response.
彼は私が送った合図に反応した。
He responded to the signal I gave.
神経細胞は弱い刺激に反応する。
A nerve cell responds to a slight stimulus.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).