き【きき】

Frequency rank: – (for form きき: 32,811. – 33,123.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. hearing; audible sound
  2. rumour; rumor; hearsay; reputation
  3. tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)see also
Forms
  • き【きき】
  • き【きき】
  • ききFrequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. hearing; audible sound
    2. This meaning refers to the physical ability to perceive sound through the ears. It can also denote the act of listening to something attentively.
    I study while listening to music.
    His voice can be heard from far away.
  2. rumour; rumor; hearsay; reputation
    3. This meaning pertains to information that is passed around informally, not necessarily verified, which can affect a person's reputation or the credibility of news.
    His rumor spread quickly.
    The company's reputation is bad.
  3. tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
    4. This meaning relates to the experience of sampling or savoring the flavor of beverages or food, particularly in a social or evaluative context.
    I enjoy the meal while tasting this wine.
    She wants to taste the new tea.
Generated collocations (experimental)
listening comprehensionto eavesdropto catch wind of a rumormishearinglistenerto have a recollection of hearing somethingto elicit informationto taste (the flavor of something)to listen carefullyto listen to someone's troubles
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