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A4 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

()かすto inform about, to read to, to sing for

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    1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to let (someone) hear, to tell (e.g. a story), to inform (of)

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    2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to make (someone) listen, to make (someone) understand, to drum into (someone)

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    3. Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

      3.

      to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc., to hold (someone) enchanted by

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    All Forms

    聞かす 【きかす】

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      面白(おもしろ)(はなし)()かせてあげましょう。

      Let me tell you an interesting story.

        子供(こども)にはやっちゃダメなことをよく()かすべきだ。

        You should often inform children about things they shouldn't do.

          なかなか()かす(のど)だ…歌手(かしゅ)になってみてはどうだろうか?

          You have quite a voice... How about becoming a singer?

            おっと…とんだつまらない(はなし)()かせてしまってすまないね。

            Oops... I'm sorry for telling you such a boring story.

              最近(さいきん)(わか)(ひと)(こころ)(よわ)くて、戦争(せんそう)(はなし)()かすとすぐ()いてしまう。

              Recently, young people have weak hearts, and when you tell them stories about war, they cry easily.

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