LingakuFrequency rank: 5,352. – 5,356.
- to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to understand
- to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 聞き取る【ききとる】Frequency rank: 5,352. – 5,356.
- 聴き取る【ききとる】Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
- 聞きとる【ききとる】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
- 聞取る【ききとる】
- 聴取る【ききとる】
- ききとる
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to understand
- to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
This meaning refers to the act of hearing something and being able to comprehend or understand it.
I couldn't catch what he was saying.
This meaning is used when you want to ask about or inquire for information on something.
I will inquire about his health condition.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
3 results
It was so noisy there that I couldn't make myself heard.
It was so noisy that I couldn't make myself heard.