- 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
- to taste (alcohol); to tryalso 利く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
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- 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.
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Refers specifically to listening attentively, often associated with music and performance.
To ask questions, specifically inquiring about something or seeking information.
To follow or comply with instructions, orders, or guidance.
To listen and take into consideration, often implies accepting someone else's opinion or request.
Example sentences
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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?
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?"
I'd like to ask a grammarian, isn't it possible to think of 'be + participle' like you do V C and such?