No. 1,275 in Japanese
応じ
"応じ" means "to respond" or "to comply."
In a sentence
彼は状況に応じて行動します。
He acts according to the situation.
In this sentence, "応じて" indicates acting or responding in accordance with "状況" (the situation discussed).
要求に応じたサービスを提供します。
We provide services tailored to the demands.
Here, "応じた" conveys adapting or providing based on "要求" (the demands specified).
ご予算に応じたプランを提案します。
We offer plans in line with your budget.
In this usage, "応じた" expresses proposing or offering that conforms to "予算" (your budget).
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