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hearer; listener; audience
interviewer; questioner
彼女は聞き手に回った。
She took the role of listener.
良い聞き手であることが信頼につながる。
Being a good listener leads to trust.
話し手と聞き手の間に信頼関係が必要だ。
A relationship of trust is needed between the speaker and the listener.