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hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); enquiry
listening (e.g. to the radio)
警察は容疑者を聴取した。
The police questioned the suspect.
委員会は市民からの意見聴取を実施した。
The committee conducted an opinion-hearing session with citizens.
調査官は全従業員から事情聴取を行った。
The investigator conducted interviews with all employees to hear their accounts.