| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 聞く | きく |
Pronunciation: kiku
How to Say It Outloud: kiku
Usage: A common verb used to mean 'to listen', 'to hear', or 'to ask'.
Example Sentence Japanese:
音楽を聞くのが好きです。
音楽を聞くのが好きです。Example Sentence English:I like listening to music.
I like listening to music.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 聞こえる | きこえる |
Pronunciation: kikoeru
How to Say It Outloud: kikoeru
Usage: A verb often used to mean 'can be heard' or 'to be audible'.
Example Sentence Japanese:鳥の声が聞こえる。
鳥の声が聞こえる。Example Sentence English:I can hear the birds.
I can hear the birds.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 耳を傾ける | みみをかたむける |
Pronunciation: mimi o katamukeru
How to Say It Outloud: mimi o katamukeru
Usage: An expression meaning 'to lend an ear' or 'to listen attentively'.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼の言うことに耳を傾けてください。
彼の言うことに耳を傾けてください。Example Sentence English:Please listen attentively to what he has to say.
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