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to hear; to listen; to ask; to enquire
to listen (e.g. to music)
to ask; to enquire; to query
to hear about; to hear of; to learn of
to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with
to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to
to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance)
to taste (alcohol); to try
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?