Japanese phrase
はい、お答えします。 ha i o kota e shi ma su
Meaning
Yes, I will answer.
When to use it
A respectful way to say that an answer will be given. It often sounds more formal than everyday speech.
Example dialogue
質問に答えていただけますか？ shitsu mon ni kota e te i ta da ke ma su ka
Could you answer my question?
はい、お答えします。 ha i o kota e shi ma su
Yes, I will answer.