Answer in Japanese
"answer" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "answer". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Reading: ou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and heart. Heart responding.
What it carries
Response, correspondence, reaction. Represents reply to call.
Related kanji for "answer"
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tou
Composed of bamboo and fit. Answering with bamboo tablets.
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hen · dynamic
Composed of advance and bend. Advancing and returning.
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kyou
Composed of mouth and ten. Ten mouths agreeing.
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kai · wisdom
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for answer?
The most common kanji for "answer" is 応, read as ou. It means apply, answer, yes. Related kanji: 答 (answer), 返 (answer), 叶 (answer), 解 (answer).
How many strokes does 応 have?
応 has 7 strokes.