聞こえる

聞こえる

きこえる

To be audible, to be heard

N4verb·kikoeru

How to remember it

聞 (listen) + potential える — sound reaches the ears on its own.

Example sentences

  • 音がよく聞こえません。

    おとがよくきこえません。

    I can't hear the sound well.

  • 隣の部屋から声が聞こえます。

    となりのへやからこえがきこえます。

    I can hear voices from the next room.

Usage

Spontaneous potential verb — the sound is audible without you actively listening.

Related words

聞く見える

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