JLPT N5 Beginner
聞く
To hear, listen, or ask.
Readings
Other forms
聞きます polite form
聞いて te-form
聞いた past tense
聞かない negative
聞ける potential
聴く for focused listening
1 Verb (Godan)
To Hear / To Listen
Acts as the general term for perceiving sound with your ears, covering both accidental hearing and intentional listening.
Example
A この 歌手 、 知ってる ？
B うん 、 名前 は 聞いたことある よ 。
[A:] Do you know this singer? [B:] Yeah, I've heard the name before.
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2 Verb (Godan)
To Ask
Describes the action of inquiring about information or requesting an answer from someone.
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3 Verb (Godan)
To Follow / Obey
Indicates compliance with instructions, advice, or demands from another person.
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