Japanese word

返答

Pronunciation

Romajihentō

Meaning

  • nounanswer

Example

その質問への返答はありません。so no shitsu mon e no hen tō wa a ri ma se n

There is no answer to that question.

Illustration for 返答 (answer)

More examples

質問への返答をノートに書きます。shitsu mon e no hen tō o nō to ni ka ki ma su

I write an answer to the question in my notebook.

短い返答でも、相手には気持ちが伝わります。mijika i hen tō de mo ai te ni wa ki mo chi ga tsuta wa ri ma su

Even a short reply can convey your feelings to the other person.

Core concept

Describes a response given back to address a question or request.

Common phrases

  • 質問に返答するshitsu mon ni hen tō su ru

    answer a question

  • 返答を求めるhen tō o moto me ru

    request an answer

  • 返答が遅れるhen tō ga oku re ru

    a reply is delayed

Similar words

回答kaitō: A response that directly answers a question or request.
返事henji: A reply given to a message, question, or invitation.
応答ōtō: A response to a call, signal, or request for action.

Definition in Japanese

質問や問いかけに対して返す答えや応答。shitsu mon ya to i ka ke ni tai shi te kae su kota e ya ō tō

Word origin

返答 (hentō) combines 返 (hen, "return") and 答 (tō, "answer"), giving the sense of an answer returned to a question.

Usage tips

  • 返答 (hentō) is common in formal or written requests for a response, especially when a clear answer is expected.

Other meanings

  • replynoun

Related words

  • 返答するhentōsurureplyverb

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