応酬

おうしゅう

exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer

Common word

Meanings

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive, Intransitive
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive
reply; answer; response; reciprocation; retort; riposte; tit for tat

Example sentences

敵てきは我々われわれの砲火ほうかに応酬おうしゅうした。

The enemy answered our fire.
候補者こうほしゃたちは減税げんぜい法案ほうあんをめぐって応酬おうしゅうしました。

Candidates traded blows over the proposed tax cut.