This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

答え

答、 応え、 報え

Readings

Kana: こたえ、いらえ
Romaji: kotae, irae
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

answer; reply; response; solution

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 こた.える、 こた.え
Meanings: solution, answer
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Readings: ホウ、 むく.いる
Meanings: report, news, reward, retribution

Example Sentences

(なに)(こた)えたの?
➥How did you reply?
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軽率(けいそつ)(こた)えるな。
➥Do not answer hastily.
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質問(しつもん)(こた)えなさい。
➥Answer the question.
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(こたえ)簡単(かんたん)でした。
➥It was easy to answer.
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(かれ)手短(てみじか)(こた)えた。
➥He answered in brief.
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(わたし)口答(くちごた)えするな。
➥Don't answer me back.
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