Japanese word

応答

Pronunciation

Romajiōtō

Meaning

  • nounanswer

Example

質問への応答を待っています。shitsu mon e no ō tō o ma tte i ma su

I am waiting for a reply to the question.

Illustration for 応答 (answer)

More examples

利用者の質問には、簡潔な応答が求められます。ri yō sha no shitsu mon ni wa kan ketsu na ō tō ga moto me ra re ma su

A concise response is needed for each user's question.

Core concept

Expresses a reply or reaction given in response to something addressed or done by another person or system.

Common phrases

  • 質問への応答shitsu mon e no ō tō

    response to a question

  • 自動応答ji dō ō tō

    automatic response

  • 応答を拒むō tō o koba mu

    refuse to respond

Similar words

返事henji: A reply made to a question, call, or message in everyday communication.
返答hentō: A reply given to a question, request, or remark.
回答kaitō: An answer that addresses a question, especially in a formal or organized setting.
返信henshin: A reply sent back to a written or electronic message.

Definition in Japanese

問いかけや働きかけに応じて示す返事や反応。to i ka ke ya hatara ki ka ke ni ō ji te shime su hen ji ya han nō

Word origin

The compound 応答 (ōtō) uses 応 (ō, "respond") for reacting to a prompt and 答 (tō, "answer") for providing an answer.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a term limited to question answering, 応答 (ōtō) also covers a reaction to a request, signal, or instruction, which makes it natural in institutional and technical dialogue.

Other meanings

  • responsenoun
  • replynoun

Related words

  • 応答するōtōsururespondverb
  • 応答性ōtōseiresponsivenessnoun
  • 応答者ōtōsharespondentnoun

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