How to say 'Answer' in Japanese | 答える

word

Meaning

Answer

Reading

Kanji

答Answer

Explanation

The Japanese verb '答える (こたえる)' means 'to answer'. It is used when responding to a question, request, or situation. This verb is commonly paired with the particle 'に' to indicate what is being answered. For example: I answered the question「質問に答えた」(しつもんにこたえた). He answered politely「彼は丁寧に答えた」(かれはていねいにこたえた). Note that '答える' can also imply a response to a challenge or expectation, such as in '期待に答える (きたいにこたえる)' (to live up to expectations).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

N4

Kanji Grade

2

Frequency

510

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting