聴く (きく)to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask

to hearGodan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
to listen (e.g. to music)Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
to ask; to enquire; to queryGodan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
to hear about; to hear of; to learn ofGodan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen toGodan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb
to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument)Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

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Kanji in 聴く

聴取ちょうしゅhearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking
視聴率しちょうりつratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating
公聴会こうちょうかいpublic hearing
視聴者しちょうしゃviewer; (television) audience
聴衆ちょうしゅうaudience; attendance
傍聴ぼうちょうlistening (to a lecture, hearing, parliament session, etc.); attending (without participating)
盗聴とうちょうinterception (email); wiretap
視聴しちょうlooking and listening; (television) viewing

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