This is the 8373rd most frequent Japanese word.
応える
"応える" means "to respond" or "to meet (expectations/demands)."
In this sentence, '応える' means 'to respond' or 'to answer,' contextually referring to addressing a question.
彼の質問に応えることは簡単です。
Answering his question is simple.
Here, '応える' is used in the sense of 'to meet' or 'to satisfy,' relating to fulfilling expectations.
彼女の期待に応えるために努力しました。
I made efforts to meet her expectations.
In this case, '応える' implies 'to resonate with' or 'to strike a chord,' showing an emotional response.