noun
follow-up question; additional question
A question asked after an initial answer, seeking clarification or further details. Often used in formal or interview settings.
記者は大臣に更問を投げかけた。
The reporter posed a follow-up question to the minister.
説明の後、学生から更問がいくつか出た。
After the explanation, several additional questions came from the students.
質問 is a general question, while 更問 specifically refers to a follow-up or additional question after an initial exchange.
再質問 also means 're-questioning' or 'follow-up question', but 更問 is less common and slightly more formal or literary.
Compound of 更 (further, again) and 問 (question). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from the kanji.