Translation and Meaning of: 答える - kotaeru

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 答える (kotaeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kotaeru

Kana: こたえる

Type: verb

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答える

Translation / Meaning: to respond; to answer

Meaning in English: to answer;to reply

Definition: The act of solving or addressing a specific problem.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (答える) kotaeru

答える is a Japanese word that means "to answer" or "to give a response". The word is composed of the Kanji 答 (kotae), which means "response", and える (eru), which is a verbal suffix that indicates the ability or possibility to perform the action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the use of Kanji began to popularize in Japan. The word is widely used in the Japanese language in formal and informal contexts, such as in everyday conversations, job interviews, exams, and school tests.

How to Write in Japanese - (答える) kotaeru

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Verbal conjugation of 答える

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 答える (kotaeru)

  • 答えます - Polite form
  • 答えました - Past polite form
  • 答えない - Negative form
  • 答えなかった - past negative form
  • 答えよう - Potential form

Synonyms and Similar - (答える) kotaeru

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

回答する; 解答する; 応える; 答弁する; 返答する

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Words containing: 答える

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Words with the same pronunciation: こたえる kotaeru

堪える

kotaeru

to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to

Example Sentences - (答える) kotaeru

Below are some example sentences:

私はあなたの質問に答えることができますか？

Watashi wa anata no shitsumon ni kotaeru koto ga dekimasu ka?

Can I answer your question?

Can I answer your question?

  • 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • あなた (anata) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "you"
  • の (no) - Japanese particle indicating possession or relationship
  • 質問 (shitsumon) - Japanese noun meaning "question"
  • に (ni) - Japanese particle indicating the target of the action
  • 答える (kotaeru) - Japanese verb that means "to answer"
  • こと (koto) - Japanese noun meaning "thing"
  • が (ga) - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • できますか (dekimasu ka) - Japanese expression that means "is it possible?" or "can you?"

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

弄る

Kana: いじる

Romaji: ijiru

Translation / Meaning:

touch; to mix

治す

Kana: なおす

Romaji: naosu

Translation / Meaning:

heal; heal; to repair; to correct; to repair

達する

Kana: たっする

Romaji: tassuru

Translation / Meaning:

to reach; to get to

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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