聞
聞·hear, ask
- On-yomi
- ブンモン
- Kun-yomi
- き.く
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 聞く | きく | to listen, ask |
| 新聞 | しんぶん | newspaper |
| 聞こえる | きこえる | to be audible |
| 新聞社 | しんぶんしゃ | newspaper company |
Example sentences
毎晩、音楽を聞きます。
まいばん、おんがくをききます。
I listen to music every night.
駅で道を聞きました。
えきでみちをききました。
I asked for directions at the station.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 新聞 as *しんきく instead of しんぶん
Memory aid
Picture it
An ear (耳) pressed to the gate (門): listening to what is outside.
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