“Reaction” in Japanese
Short answer
Reaction in Japanese is “反動” (handou). Full meaning: reaction, recoil, kick, backlash.
Other ways to say “Reaction” in Japanese
反応
hannou reaction, response
戻り
modori return, reaction, recovery; return (from a procedure)
リアクション
riakushon reaction, response; reaction
反作用
hansayou reaction
性反応
seihannou reaction, response
逆作用
gyakusayou reaction, adverse effect
反力
hanryoku counterforce, reaction
手応え
tegotae feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.), (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts), reaction, (having an) effect (on)
もどり
modori return, reaction, recovery; return (from a procedure)
モドリ
modori return, reaction, recovery; return (from a procedure)
反響
hankyou echo, reverberation; response, reaction, repercussions, sensation, influence
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