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答

答 — solution, answer

Learn the correct stroke order for 答 (solution), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 212 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)こた.えるkotaeru、こた.えkotae
Strokes12
Radical竹
Frequency#486
Meaningssolution, answer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

応答おうとうreply; answer; responsenoun
解答かいとうanswer; solutionnoun
回答かいとうreply; answernoun
贈答ぞうとうexchange of presentsnoun
答えこたえanswer; reply; responsenoun
答案とうあんexamination paper; examination script; answer sheetnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 答 (solution) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 答 is #486, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

応答おうとう — reply; answer; response
解答かいとう — answer; solution
回答かいとう — reply; answer

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (竹)

竹bamboo笑laugh第No.符token笛flute策scheme筋muscle等etc.

Same reading

道road-way冬winter

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 答 have?

The kanji 答 (solution) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 答?

答 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 答 mean?

答 means: solution, answer. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: こた.える, こた.え.

What JLPT level is 答?

答 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.