How to say 'Question' in Japanese | 質問

word

Meaning

Question

Reading

Kanji

質Quality 問Question, Problem

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '質問 (しつもん)' means 'question'. It is used to refer to an inquiry or a query that someone asks to seek information or clarification. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, such as in classrooms, meetings, or casual conversations. For example: I have a question「質問があります」(しつもんがあります). Please answer my question「私の質問に答えてください」(わたしのしつもんにこたえてください). The word can also be used as a verb when combined with the auxiliary verb 'する', as in '質問する (しつもんする)', which means 'to ask a question'.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

N4

Kanji Grade

5

Frequency

235

Composition

kanji

Handwriting