賢けん答とうけんとうじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounwise answer; intelligent replyA somewhat formal or literary term for a clever or well-thought-out response. Not an everyday word; more likely in writing or formal speech.彼かれの賢けん答とうに、会かい場じょうから拍はく手しゅが起おこった。His wise answer drew applause from the audience.