解答(かいとう)

かいとう
noun, suru-verb
answer, solution
1. answer, solution
The correct answer to a question, problem, or test. Implies solving or figuring out.
問題(もんだい)の解答(かいとう)は裏(うら)ページにあります。
The answers to the problems are on the back page.
解答(かいとう)用紙(ようし)に名前(なまえ)を書(か)いてください。
Please write your name on the answer sheet.
時間(じかん)内(ない)に全問(ぜんもん)解答(かいとう)できなかった。
I couldn't answer all the questions within the time limit.

解答(かいとう) refers to answers to problems, tests, or puzzles that require solving.

Common collocations:

  • 解答(かいとう)用紙(ようし) (answer sheet)
  • 解答(かいとう)欄(らん) (answer column/space)
  • 模範(もはん)解答(かいとう) (model answer)
  • 正(せい)解(かい) (correct answer - abbreviation)

Homophone note:

  • 回答(かいとう) (reply to inquiry) - same reading, different kanji

Distinction:

  • 解答(かいとう) - solving problems/tests (解 = solve)
  • 回答(かいとう) - responding to questions/surveys (回 = return)

Related Words

Homophone: 回答(かいとう) (reply)
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Added 2026.1.13 21:17 · Revised 2026.2.6 7:41
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