Lingaku聞く【きく】
Frequency rank: 74.
Also聴く【きく】きく
- to hear
- to listen (e.g. to music)esp. 聴く
- to ask; to enquire; to query聴く is used in legal and official contexts
- to hear about; to hear of; to learn of
- to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with
- to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to
- to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance)see also 香を聞く
- to taste (alcohol); to tryalso 利く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This usage refers to the action of perceiving sound through the ears.
Generated: This usage is when actively paying attention to and comprehending sounds, like music.
Generated: This meaning is when seeking information by questioning.
Generated: This usage is for finding out information or news about something or someone.
Generated: This meaning is to act in accordance with what someone has said or advised.
Generated: This usage is when acknowledging and responding to someone's plea, request, or argument.
Generated: This meaning is related to the sense of smell, often used in the context of fragrances or scents.
Generated: This usage is when trying the flavor of something, like alcohol.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] asks [Question]
[Person] listens to [Advice]
[Person] hears a [Story]
[Person] grants a [Request]
The boss grants the subordinate's request
[Person] samples a [Fragrance]
Generated related terms (experimental)
きく聞く【きく】
To hear or listen, often emphasizes the act of paying attention.
きく聴く【きく】
Refers specifically to listening attentively, often associated with music and performance.
She was listening to music at the concert.
To ask questions, specifically inquiring about something or seeking information.
したがう従う【したがう】
To follow or comply with instructions, orders, or guidance.
ききいれる聞き入れる【ききいれる】
To listen and take into consideration, often implies accepting someone else's opinion or request.