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応酬 【おうしゅう】

  1. [n,vs,vt,vi] exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take
  2. [n,vs,vi] reply; answer; response; reciprocation; retort; riposte; tit for tat
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
応 Apply, Answer, Yes, Ok, Reply, Accept オウ, ヨウ, -ノウ あた.る, まさに, こた.える
酬 Repay, Reward, Retribution シュウ, シュ, トウ むく.いる