聞かせる【きかせる】
Frequency rank: 2,316. – 2,317.
- to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to inform (of)
- to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to drum into (someone)
- to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Forms
- 聞かせる【きかせる】Frequency rank: 2,316. – 2,317.
- きかせるFrequency rank: 25,241. – 25,394.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to inform (of)
- to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to drum into (someone)
- to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
This meaning is used when someone conveys information, stories, or details to another person, often with the intent of sharing something important or interesting.
This meaning emphasizes the act of convincing or ensuring that someone pays attention or comprehends a particular point or message.
She tried to make me understand the importance of that issue.
This meaning is used when someone captivates or mesmerizes an audience through performance or narrative, often evoking strong emotions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きかせる聞かせる きごう(きかせるきごう)to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to inform (of)はなし話をきかせる聞かせるto tell a storyうた歌をきかせる聞かせるto let (someone) hear a songおはなしお話をきかせてください聞かせてくださいplease tell me a storyこども子供にきょうくん教訓をきかせる聞かせるto impart a lesson to a childかんどうてき感動的なはなし話をきかせる聞かせるto tell an emotional storyすばらしい素晴らしいうた歌をきかせる聞かせるto let (someone) hear a wonderful songこころにのこる心に残るはなし話をきかせる聞かせるto tell a memorable taleおもしろい面白いはなし話をきかせる聞かせるto tell an interesting storyちしき知識をきかせる聞かせるto share knowledgeたいせつ大切なことをきかせる聞かせるto inform (someone) of something important
Example sentences
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I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter.
Please play it back for me after you've finished the recording.
Stop beating around the bush and tell us what you really think.
Could you share your honest opinion on this issue?
She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question.
He went so far as to hit the girl to make her obey his orders.
The teacher read a passage from the Bible to the class.
I had trouble making him hear me calling for help.
I've tried reasoning with him but he just won't listen.