即答

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 即答 is read そくとう and means answering a question or request immediately.
• Basic usage: 即答する describes an immediate reply; 即答を避ける describes avoiding one.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Speed and content
  • 即答 describes the speed of a reply, not necessarily agreement or a correct answer.
  • Avoiding an immediate reply does not establish a final refusal.