聞(き)くto hear

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:

      • 香を聞く

   8. 8.

      to taste (alcohol), to try

      also 利く