godan verb (-su), transitive verb
ask again; repeat a question
Used when the speaker didn't hear or understand and asks the same question again, or when repeating a question for emphasis.
聞き取れなかったので、もう一度問い返した。
I didn't catch it, so I asked again.
先生は生徒
The teacher repeated the same question to the student.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
ask back; counter with a question
Responding to a question by asking one in return, often to turn the conversation back or challenge the other person.
「あなたはどう思う？」と彼は問い返した。
"What do you think?" he asked back.
批判されて、彼は逆に相手に問い返した。
When criticized, he countered by asking the other person a question in return.