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聞く
kiku
Description
「聞く」は、音や声を耳に入れたり、人に質問したりするときに使う言葉です。
"聞く" is a word used when receiving sounds or voices with the ear, or when asking someone a question.
音楽を聞くときや、道を聞くときなど、毎日よく使います。
You often use "聞く" daily, such as when listening to music or asking for directions.
Meanings
聞くkiku
to hear; to listen to
毎朝ラジオを聞きます。
I listen to the radio every morning.
聞くkiku
to ask; to inquire
駅で道を聞きました。
I asked for directions at the station.
聞くkiku
to obey; to follow advice
子供が親の言うことを聞かない。
The child doesn't listen to their parents.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
written 聴く when actively listening (music), 訊く when asking, but 聞く covers all.
- Grammar
use 聞く for asking a person, but 尋ねる is a more formal synonym.
In videos
“これは聞くことが我慢できないという意味ですね。”
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