🇯🇵 How to say

“to answer” in Japanese

答えるこたえる
Illustration of "to answer" in a Japanese cultural setting
A student in a classroom raises their hand to answer the teacher's question, a look of confidence on their face as they …

Usage note

Use 答える when replying to questions or responding to someone, whether in conversation, on the phone, or in writing. It's a polite and common verb for everyday answers.

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