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.
Cultural Context:
Seen in interviews, press conferences, and educational materials for clarity and focus.
質問と回答を一対一で交わす形式。
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?