NichiDict

聞く

N5
きく
聴く
[kiku]
Illustration for 聞く

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to hear; to listen; to ask; to enquire

2.GodanTransitive

to listen (e.g. to music)

3.GodanTransitive

to ask; to enquire; to query

4.GodanTransitive

to hear about; to hear of; to learn of

5.GodanTransitive

to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with

6.GodanTransitive

to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to

7.GodanTransitive

to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance)

8.GodanTransitive

to taste (alcohol); to try

Examples

友人から留学の体験談を聞いた

I heard about my friend's study abroad experience.

音楽を聞くのが好きですよ。

I like listening to music.

彼に聞いてみましょうか。

Shall I ask him?