答える

答える

こたえる

To answer, to reply

N5verb·kotaeru

How to remember it

答 (answer) + える — picture grabbing an answer to give back.

Example sentences

  • 先生の質問に答えた。

    せんせいのしつもんにこたえた。

    I answered the teacher's question.

  • 彼はすぐに答えてくれた。

    かれはすぐにこたえてくれた。

    He answered me right away.

Usage

Ichidan (ru-) verb; takes に for the question being answered.

Related words

返事質問応える返事する

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