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JLPT N3 Intermediate

聞かす

To let someone hear, tell a story, or perform impressively

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聞かせます polite form
聞かせて te-form
聞かせた plain past
聞かせる standard form
1 Verb

To tell" / "To let someone hear

A causative action where the subject makes someone listen to a specific sound, story, or piece of information.

Example

子供 に 昔話 を 聞かせ て あげた 。

I told my child an old folktale.

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2 Verb

To impress with a performance

Refers to singing, playing music, or speaking in a skillful and moving manner that captivates the audience.

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聞かす
きかす, きかせる
To let someone hear, tell a story, or perform impressively
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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