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listening comprehension; aural comprehension
hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
外国語の聴き取り能力を向上させるのは難しい。
Improving listening comprehension in a foreign language is difficult.
雑音が多くて電話の聴き取りに苦労した。
There was so much noise that I struggled to hear on the phone.
関係者への聴き取り調査が今週中に行われる。
Interviews with those involved will be conducted this week.