答

JLPT N4

Answer

Readings

On’yomi: トウ (tou)

Kun’yomi: こた(える) (kota(eru))

• こた（える）(kotaeru) – to answer, to respond

Structure

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Vocabulary

答え

こたえ

answer

回答

かいとう

解答

かいとう

solution

返答

へんとう

response

答案

とうあん

answer sheet

Example Sentences

答えを出します。

こたえをだします。

I give an answer.

質問に回答します。

しつもんにかいとうします。

I reply to the question.

解答を書きます。

かいとうをかきます。

I write the solution.

返答を待ちます。

へんとうをまちます。

I wait for a response.

答案を提出します。

とうあんをていしゅつします。

I submit the answer sheet.

Cultural Note

✏️ 答 emphasizes politeness and accuracy in Japanese communication.
• In classrooms and exams, giving a proper 答え (answer) reflects knowledge and respect for procedure.
• In professional life, a clear 回答 / 応答 is essential for efficient and respectful communication.
• The kanji also reflects a cultural value of harmony (合) — giving responses that fit the situation appropriately.