Japanese phrase
答えます。 kota e ma su
Meaning
I'll answer.
When to use it
Offers to give an answer in a polite way. It often appears when a speaker volunteers during a lesson or responds to a question.
Example dialogue
この質問、分かる人は？ ko no shitsu mon wa ka ru hito wa
Who knows the answer to this question?
はい、私が答えます。 ha i watashi ga kota e ma su
Yes, I'll answer.