synonym Comparative
答える
VS
挙手
Differences Between "答える" and "挙手"
Option A
答える
Meaning
to answer
Reading
こたえる (kotaeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
先生の質問に答えます。
I answer the teacher's question.
Option B
挙手
Meaning
raising one's hand (to answer, vote, etc.)
Reading
きょしゅ (kyoshu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
質問がある人は挙手してください。
Those who have questions, please raise your hand.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to answer)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 答える: Often used with the particle 「に (ni)」 to indicate what is being answered (e.g., 質問に答える - to answer a question).
- 挙手: The act of raising one's hand, typically to express an opinion, vote, or ask a question in a group setting. Often used with する (挙手する). (グループで意見を表明したり、投票したり、質問したりするために手を挙げる行為。「挙手する」の形でよく使われる。)
- 答える: Often used with the particle 「に (ni)」 to indicate what is being answered (e.g., 質問に答える - to answer a question).
- 挙手: The act of raising one's hand, typically to express an opinion, vote, or ask a question in a group setting. Often used with する (挙手する). (グループで意見を表明したり、投票したり、質問したりするために手を挙げる行為。「挙手する」の形でよく使われる。)
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