Quick answer
答 is the kanji for "Answer". A common reading is こた.える (kotaeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Answer
Also : Solution · Response
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 答 represents 'SOLUTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of solution.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with solution. Kun-reading: こた.える.
Example Sentences
適切な答えを選んでください。
てきせつなこたえをえらんでください。
Please choose the appropriate answer.
先生の質問に答えました。
せんせいのしつもんにこたえました。
I answered the teacher's question.
Vocabulary using 答
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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