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答え
kotae
Description
「答え」は、質問や問題に対して返す言葉や、正しい結果のことです。
"答え" is the word or correct result given in response to a question or problem.
テストの答えを書いたり、友だちの質問に答えを言ったりします。
You write the "答え" on tests or give an "答え" to a friend's question.
Meanings
答えkotae
an answer or reply to a question
先生の質問に答えを言いました。
I gave the answer to the teacher's question.
答えkotae
the correct solution to a problem
この問題の答えは五です。
The answer to this problem is five.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun form of the verb 答える (kotaeru, 'to answer').
- Nuance
答え is everyday; 解答 (kaitou) is more formal for test or problem solutions.
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