answer in Japanese
answer in Japanese is 返事, 返答, 解答 — answer means a reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
answer in Japanese
返事
Pronounced: henji
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
返答
Pronounced: hentō
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
解答
Pronounced: kaitō
A solution to a problem.
答え
Pronounced: kotae
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
回答
Pronounced: kaitō
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
応答
Pronounced: ōtō
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
答える
Pronounced: kotaeru
(ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
答える
Pronounced: kotaeru
返事
Pronounced: henji
What does "answer" mean?
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noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
"She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question."
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verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
"He answered the phone on the second ring."
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verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.
"He'll have to answer to the board for the missed deadline."
answer in a sentence
- She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
- They still hadn't found an answer to the budget shortfall.
- He answered the phone on the second ring.
- She answered every question calmly during the interview.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "answer" in Japanese?
"answer" in Japanese is 返事, 返答, 解答. answer means: A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
How do you pronounce 返事?
"answer" in Japanese is 返事, pronounced "henji".
How do you use "answer" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question." In Japanese, "answer" is 返事, 返答, 解答.
Are there other ways to say "answer" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "answer": 返事, 返答, 解答, 答え, 回答, 応答.
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