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reaction in Japanese

reaction in Japanese is 反応, 反動 — reaction means a response, in words, feelings, or actions, to something that has happened.

reaction in Japanese

反応
noun
Pronounced: hannō
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
反動
noun
Pronounced: handō
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
反応
noun
Pronounced: hannō
(chemistry) A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.

What does "reaction" mean?

  1. noun A response, in words, feelings, or actions, to something that has happened.
    "His first reaction was disbelief."
  2. noun A chemical process in which substances combine or break down to form new substances.
    "The reaction produced heat and a bright flash of light."
  3. noun Political resistance to change, favouring a return to older or more traditional arrangements.
    "The revolution provoked a wave of reaction among conservatives."
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reaction in a sentence

  • His first reaction was disbelief.
  • The audience's reaction to the film was mixed.
  • The reaction produced heat and a bright flash of light.
  • The revolution provoked a wave of reaction among conservatives.

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What is "reaction" in Japanese?

"reaction" in Japanese is 反応, 反動. reaction means: A response, in words, feelings, or actions, to something that has happened.

How do you pronounce 反応?

"reaction" in Japanese is 反応, pronounced "hannō".

How do you use "reaction" in a sentence?

Example: "His first reaction was disbelief." In Japanese, "reaction" is 反応, 反動.

Are there other ways to say "reaction" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "reaction": 反応, 反動.

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