Meaning

Primary

Answer

Alternatives

Response, Reply

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

How many times do I have to tell you that an answer is an answer? Well, okay, it can be a reply or a response, too.

Reading

かいとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You didn't learn the on'yomi for with the kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Give me your answer and I'll take you to とうきょう. How does that sound? All I need is your reply, and we'll be in とうきょう before you know it.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 回答が出る

    the answer is shown

    回答がある

    there is a response

    回答が来る

    the response comes

Context Sentences

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ご回答お待ちしています。

I look forward to your reply.

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Thank you for your response to the survey.

Kanji Composition