Meaning
To be aware of the correct response.
Cultural Background
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.
State Verb
Remember that '知る' is a state verb. Always use '知っています' for 'I know'.
Particle Choice
Use 'o' (を) with '知る' and 'ga' (が) with 'わかる'.
Meaning
To be aware of the correct response.
State Verb
Remember that '知る' is a state verb. Always use '知っています' for 'I know'.
Particle Choice
Use 'o' (を) with '知る' and 'ga' (が) with 'わかる'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
私はその質問の答えを＿＿＿。
Use the te-form for current knowledge.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural sentence.
This is the only grammatically correct option.
Match the meaning.
Match '答えを知る' to its English equivalent.
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 答えを知ってる？ B: _____
Casual response to a casual question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises私はその質問の答えを＿＿＿。
Use the te-form for current knowledge.
Choose the natural sentence.
This is the only grammatically correct option.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
A: 答えを知ってる？ B: _____
Casual response to a casual question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, '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.
Related Phrases
答えがわかる
similarto understand the answer
正解を知る
specialized formto know the correct answer
答えを探す
contrastto look for the answer
