答える
こたえる
kotaeru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

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答える (こたえる (kotaeru)) means "to answer". It is read こたえる (kotaeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to answer

Also : to reply

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Example Sentences

まいにち、答えます。

まいにち、こたえます。

I like to answer.

私は答えます。

わたしはこたえます。

I can answer.

Kanji in this word

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Answer
Kunこた.える、こた.え
Onとう
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