η
Answer
γγ(γ) (kotae), γγ(γγ) (kotaeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The pair ε (question) and η (answer) appears everywhere in Japanese education. Together they form the foundation of classroom learning and examinations.
Memory Trick
Imagine raising your hand in class and confidently giving the correct answer. That response helps you remember η means 'answer.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou)
Kunyomi: γγ(γ) (kotae), γγ(γγ) (kotaeru)
Example Words
ηγ
γγγ (kotae)
Answer
εη
γγγ¨γ (kaitou)
Reply, answer
εΏη
γγγ¨γ (outou)
Response
θΏη
γΈγγ¨γ (hentou)
Reply
Example Sentence
ηγγ γγγγΎγγγ
γγγγ γγγγΎγγγ
kotae ga wakarimashita
I understood the answer.