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to listen (attentively); to listen to (music, a lecture); to pay attention to
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
友達の話を聴いてあげた。
I listened to my friend's story.
音楽を聞くのが好きです。
I like listening to music.
静かに聴かないと細かい音が聞こえない。
If you don't listen quietly, you can't hear the subtle sounds.