Vocab Info

N5 う-verb (く), Transitive verb

()to hear

    Dictionary Definition

    Common

    1. う-verb (く), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to hear

      2. 2.

        to listen (e.g. to music)

        esp. 聴く
      3. 3.

        to ask, to enquire, to query

        聴く is used in legal and official contexts
      4. 4.

        to hear about, to hear of, to learn of

      5. 5.

        to follow (advice, order, etc.), to obey, to listen to, to comply with

      6. 6.

        to hear (e.g. a plea), to grant (a request), to accept (e.g. an argument), to give consideration to

      7. 7.

        to smell (esp. incense), to sample (a fragrance)

        See Also:

      8. 8.

        to taste (alcohol), to try

        also 利く

    All Forms

    聞く 【きく】聴く 【きく】

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      音楽(おんがく)()

      I listen to music.

      • N5

      (おや)()ことを()

      To listen to what your parents say.

      • N5

      (おっと)(ひと)(はなし)()のが下手(へた)だ。

      My husband is not a good listener.

      • N5

      歌手(かしゅ):「(ぼく)(うた)()いてください。」

      Singer: 'Please listen to my song.'

      • N5

      その(うわさ)(だれ)から()いたか(おし)えてください。

      Please tell me who you heard this rumor from.

      • N4
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