Japanese word

解答

Pronunciation

Romajikaitō

Meaning

  • nounanswer

Example

問題の解答を書きます。mon dai no kai tō o ka ki ma su

I write the answer to the problem.

Illustration for 解答 (answer)

More examples

わからない問題は、解答を読んでから自分で説明します。wa ka ra na i mon dai wa kai tō o yo n de ka ra ji bun de setsu mei shi ma su

For problems I do not understand, I read the answer and then explain it myself.

Core concept

Refers to the response reached by working out what a question or problem requires.

Common phrases

  • 解答を見るkai tō o mi ru

    look at an answer

  • 解答を提出するkai tō o tei shutsu su ru

    submit an answer

  • 模範解答mo han kai tō

    model answer

Similar words

答えkotae: A general response to a question or problem, whether it is worked out or already known.
回答kaitō: A response given to a person, request, or survey.
正解seikai: A correct answer to a question or problem.

Definition in Japanese

問題や設問に対して、考えて導き出した答え。mon dai ya setsu mon ni tai shi te kanga e te michibi ki da shi ta kota e

Word origin

解答 (kaitō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 解 (kai, "untie or solve") and 答 (tō, "answer"), joining the ideas of solving and answering.

Usage tips

  • 解答 (kaitō) is often used for answers to exercises and test questions, while 回答 (kaitō) more often means a reply to a person, request, or survey.

Other meanings

  • solutionnoun

Related words

  • 解答者kaitōshaanswerernoun

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