答える

こたえる

To answer, to reply, to respond

N5verb·kotaeru

How to remember it

答 (answer) + える — to produce an answer in return.

Example sentences

  • 質問に答えます。

    しつもんにこたえます。

    I'll answer the question.

  • 彼はすぐに答えた。

    かれはすぐにこたえた。

    He answered right away.

Usage

Ichidan verb; mark what you answer with the particle に.

Related words

答え質問返事聞く

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