応答(おうとう)

おうとう
noun, suru verb
response, reply, answer
1. response, reply, answer
The act of responding or answering a question, call, or inquiry. Used in both interpersonal and technical contexts, such as responding to a knock, answering questions, or a system response.
応答(おうとう)がない。
There is no response.
質問(しつもん)に的確(てきかく)に応答(おうとう)する。
To respond to a question accurately.
何度(なんど)ドアをノックしても応答(おうとう)がなかったので、留守(るす)だと思(おも)って引(ひ)き返(かえ)した。
No matter how many times I knocked on the door, there was no answer, so I assumed they were out and turned back.

USAGE:
応答(おうとう) is a somewhat formal word for responding or answering. It is used in both everyday and technical contexts.

In technical contexts, it refers to system responses (e.g., server response). In everyday contexts, it often describes responding to a call or knock.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 応答(おうとう)がない: no response, no answer
  • 応答(おうとう)する: to respond, to reply
  • 応答(おうとう)速度(そくど): response speed (technical)
  • 質疑(しつぎ)応答(おうとう): Q&A session, question-and-answer

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 応答(おうとう): response, reply (formal, used for calls, knocks, systems)
  • 返答(へんとう): reply, answer (to a question or request)
  • 返事(へんじ): reply (everyday, casual)
  • 回答(かいとう): answer (to a formal question or survey)

Related Words

Synonym: 返答(へんとう) (reply)
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