聞く

聞く

きく

To listen, to hear, to ask

N5verb·kiku

How to remember it

One verb 聞く covers hearing, listening, and asking — your ears gather information.

Example sentences

  • 音楽を聞きながら勉強します。

    おんがくをききながらべんきょうします。

    I study while listening to music.

  • 先生に質問を聞きました。

    せんせいにしつもんをききました。

    I asked the teacher a question.

Usage

Takes を for what is heard or asked; use 聴く for attentive listening (e.g. music).

Related words

聴く話す質問答える

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