返答(へんとう)

へんとう
noun, suru verb
reply, answer, response
1. reply, answer, response
A verbal or written response to a question or request. Slightly more formal than 返事.
返答(へんとう)に困(こま)る。
To be at a loss for a reply.
質問(しつもん)に対(たい)して明確(めいかく)な返答(へんとう)をした。
I gave a clear reply to the question.
すぐに返答(へんとう)できないので、少(すこ)し時間(じかん)をいただけますか。
I can't reply immediately, so could I have a little time?

返答(へんとう) is composed of 返(へん) (return) + 答(とう) (answer).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 返答(へんとう)する: to reply
  • 返答(へんとう)に困(こま)る: to be stuck for a reply
  • 返答(へんとう)を待(ま)つ: to wait for a reply

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 返答(へんとう): reply (somewhat formal, to questions or requests)
  • 返事(へんじ): reply (everyday, general response)
  • 回答(かいとう): answer (formal, to surveys, official questions)
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Added 2026.2.7 20:20 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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