Japanese

かいとう
Meaning: reply; answer; response
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

回
答

Example sentences

Please reply to the survey by the end of this month.
試験を出す前に、自分の回答を見直した。
I reviewed my answers before handing in the exam.
上司は私の質問に対して的確な回答をくれた。
My boss gave me a precise answer to my question.
その問題についての回答は一旦保留にすることにした。
I decided to put the answer to that problem on hold for now.
アンケートへの回答は任意ですので、ご協力をお願いします。
Responding to this survey is optional, so we appreciate your cooperation.
正式な回答は書面でお願いします
Please provide a formal response in writing.
言葉の曖昧さを利用して、はっきりした回答を避けた。
He avoided giving a clear answer by taking advantage of the ambiguity of the language.

Usage Notes

Used for replies to questions, requests, or surveys. Different from 「解答」 which is used for exam answers.

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