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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 答 has 12 strokes and denotes answering a question or responding when called.
• Basic usage: 答える is read こたえる, and 回答 is read かいとう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• What is answered and a deadline
  • 先生の質問に means to the teacher's question.
  • With 答える, に links the question being answered.
  • 質問への回答 means an answer to a question.
  • 金曜日までに送ってください means please send it by Friday.
  • までに indicates the deadline by which an action must be completed.