A1 Collocation Neutre

答えを知る

kotae o shiru

Know the answer

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '答えを知る' to express that you possess the correct information or solution to a question.

  • Means: To possess the knowledge of the correct response or solution.
  • Used in: Classroom settings, solving puzzles, or confirming information with others.
  • Don't confuse: '答えがわかる' (I understand the answer) vs '答えを知る' (I know the answer).
Question mark (?) + Brain (🧠) = Correct Answer (✅)

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means you have the right answer. You use it when you know something is correct.
It describes the state of possessing information. Use '知っています' to tell someone you have the solution to a question or problem.
This collocation is used to indicate that one has successfully retrieved or deduced the correct response. It is common in both academic and daily problem-solving contexts.
The phrase functions as a declarative statement of fact. It is often used to signal readiness to provide information or to confirm that a mystery has been resolved.
Beyond simple factual retrieval, this phrase can denote a deeper cognitive grasp of a situation. It implies that the speaker has navigated uncertainty to arrive at a definitive conclusion.
Syntactically, it utilizes the stative aspect of the verb '知る'. Pragmatically, it serves as an epistemic marker, asserting the speaker's authority over the information in question, often used to establish clarity in discourse.

Signification

To be aware of the correct response.

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Contexte culturel

In school, students are often expected to know the answer. Raising a hand is a sign of confidence. Knowing the answer is the goal of most testing systems worldwide. In meetings, 'knowing the answer' implies you have done your research.

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State Verb

Remember that '知る' is a state verb. Always use '知っています' for 'I know'.

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Particle Choice

Use 'o' (を) with '知る' and 'ga' (が) with 'わかる'.

Signification

To be aware of the correct response.

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State Verb

Remember that '知る' is a state verb. Always use '知っています' for 'I know'.

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Particle Choice

Use 'o' (を) with '知る' and 'ga' (が) with 'わかる'.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

私はその質問の答えを＿＿＿。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 知っています

Use the te-form for current knowledge.

Which is correct?

Choose the natural sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 答えを知っています。

This is the only grammatically correct option.

Match the meaning.

Match '答えを知る' to its English equivalent.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : To know the answer

Direct translation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 答えを知ってる？ B: _____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : うん、知ってる。

Casual response to a casual question.

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Aides visuelles

Questions fréquentes

8 questions

Yes, '私は彼を知っています' means 'I know him'.

It is neutral. Use '知っております' for formal.

Because knowing is a state that continues over time.

Say '答えを知りません' or 'わかりません'.

'答え' is general, '解答' is usually for a written test.

Yes, in casual speech.

Use '答えを知っていますか？'.

Yes, but be careful not to sound too direct.

Expressions liées

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答えがわかる

similar

to understand the answer

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正解を知る

specialized form

to know the correct answer

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答えを探す

contrast

to look for the answer

Où l'utiliser

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Classroom

Teacher: 答えを知っている人はいますか？

Student: はい、知っています！

neutral
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Trivia Game

Friend: この問題、答えを知ってる？

You: うん、知ってるよ。

informal
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Work Meeting

Boss: 原因の答えを知る必要があります。

Employee: 調査中です。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a lightbulb turning on in your head when you 'know' the answer.

Visual Association

A student raising their hand in class with a bright lightbulb above their head.

Story

Ken was stuck on a riddle. He thought for hours. Suddenly, he shouted, 'I know the answer!' He finally '答えを知る'.

Word Web

答え知る質問解決正解理解

Défi

Ask 3 people a question today and identify who '答えを知っています'.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Saber la respuesta

Spanish distinguishes between 'saber' (facts) and 'conocer' (people/places), while Japanese uses '知る' for both.

French high

Savoir la réponse

French grammar requires the article 'la', whereas Japanese does not use articles.

German high

Die Antwort wissen

German word order is flexible, but the verb usually comes at the end in subordinate clauses.

Japanese n/a

答えを知る

Focuses on the state of the mind rather than the object itself.

Arabic moderate

يعرف الإجابة

Arabic is highly inflected for gender and number, unlike Japanese.

Easily Confused

答えを知る vs 答えがわかる

Learners mix up 'know' and 'understand'.

Use '知る' for facts, 'わかる' for comprehension.

答えを知る vs 知っている vs 知る

Using dictionary form for current state.

Use '知っている' for current knowledge.

答えを知る vs 正解

Using '正解' (correct answer) vs '答え' (answer).

'正解' is specifically the right answer.

FAQ (8)

Yes, '私は彼を知っています' means 'I know him'.

It is neutral. Use '知っております' for formal.

Because knowing is a state that continues over time.

Say '答えを知りません' or 'わかりません'.

'答え' is general, '解答' is usually for a written test.

Yes, in casual speech.

Use '答えを知っていますか？'.

Yes, but be careful not to sound too direct.

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