Translation of Japanese word "答え" to English
答え
こたえ
[kotae]
IPA: /kotae/
Meaning
NounA response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
How to use
答え (kotae) — 'answer / response / solution'. 答えを書く — write the answer. Verb: 答える (kotaeru). Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
answer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 答え
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こたえ
Romaji Transcription: kotae
Example Sentences
この質問の答えはわかりません。
このしつもんのこたえはわかりません。
I don't know the answer to this question.
この答えは正解です。
このこたえはせいかいです。
This answer is correct.
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Common phrases
- とても答え (totemo kotae)— very answer
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #693 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "答え" mean?▼
The Japanese word "答え" means "answer" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "答え"?▼
The word "答え" is read as "こたえ" (kotae). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "この質問の答えはわかりません。".
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