Japanese meaning of 一問一答

Reading:
いちもんいっとう (ichimon ittou)

English Translation:

Question and answer format

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Question-and-answer format; direct exchange of queries and responses.
質問と回答を一対一で交わす形式。

Cultural Context:


Seen in interviews, press conferences, and educational materials for clarity and focus.
インタビュー・記者会見・教育教材で、簡潔で焦点の定まったやり取りを示す。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase for Q&A format; often with “形式.”

Trap for English Speakers

May be misunderstood as casual chat.

Example

Basic Example

記者会見は一問一答で進められた。

The press conference was conducted in a question-and-answer format.


Applied Example

「じゃあ一問一答ね。私のこと、好き?」

Alright, question and answer format—do you like me?