Lingaku聞く【きく】
Frequency rank: 74.
- 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
Forms
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 definitions (experimental)
- to hear
- to listen (e.g. to music)
- to ask; to enquire; to query
- to hear about; to hear of; to learn of
- to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with
- to hear; to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to
- to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance)
- to taste (alcohol); to try
This usage refers to the action of perceiving sound through the ears.
This usage is when actively paying attention to and comprehending sounds, like music.
This meaning is when seeking information by questioning.
This usage is for finding out information or news about something or someone.
This meaning is to act in accordance with what someone has said or advised.
This usage is when acknowledging and responding to someone's plea, request, or argument.
This meaning is related to the sense of smell, often used in the context of fragrances or scents.
This usage is when trying the flavor of something, like alcohol.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きく聞くこときごう(きくこときごう)the act of listening or hearingおんがく音楽をきく聞くきごう(おんがくをきくきごう)to listen to musicひと人にきく聞くきごう(ひとにきくきごう)to ask someoneうわさをきく噂を聞くきごう(うわさをきくきごう)to hear a rumorあどばいすアドバイスをきく聞くきごう(あどばいすアドバイスをきくきごう)to follow adviceおねがいをきくお願いを聞くきごう(おねがいをきくきごう)to grant a requestかおり香りをきく聞くきごう(かおりをきくきごう)to smell a fragranceおさけお酒をきく聞くきごう(おさけをきくきごう)to taste alcoholちゅうい注意をきく聞くきごう(ちゅういをきくきごう)to heed a warningかれ彼のはなし話をききのがす聞き逃すきごう(かれのはなしをききのがすきごう)to miss what he said
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.
Example sentences
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If you want to hear a scary story, I'll tell you about a dream I had a few weeks ago.
"What's the matter?" asked the little white rabbit.
He said with a perplexed expression, "I've heard nothing, so I can't say anything."
I'd like to hear about black magic. I was only told the highlights in the academy, and it interests me.
I've heard that if you default on the water rates your water supply will be suspended, is that true?
Are there to be hidden characters as well? We ask the developers.
OK!! Bro!! I don't want to hear any more!
When I try to listen to music with media player there's an error and I can't play the file.
When I inquired "what is that?" I was told, "go and find out for yourself."
"I've heard about it, Koichi" "You don't need to say anything more, I know. It's the summer festival incident at the shrine, right?"