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to be heard; to be audible; to reach one's ears
to sound (like); to come across (as)
to be well known; to be famous
外から子供の声が聞える。
I can hear children's voices from outside.
音楽がかすかに聞えた。
I faintly heard music.
何も聞えなくて不安になった。
I got anxious because I couldn't hear anything.