noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
oral answer; verbal response
Refers to answering by speaking, as opposed to written or written-test answers. Often used in educational or testing contexts.
試験は筆記ではなく口答で行われた。
The exam was conducted orally, not in writing.
先生の質問に口答で
Answer the teacher's question orally.