hear in Japanese
hear in Japanese is 聞く, 伺う — hear means to perceive sound through the ears.
hear in Japanese
聞く
Pronounced: kiku
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
伺う
Pronounced: ukagau
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]
What does "hear" mean?
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verb To perceive sound through the ears.
"Can you hear the birds singing outside?"
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verb To receive news or information about something.
"I heard you got the job — congratulations!"
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verb To listen to and formally consider a case in a court of law.
"The judge agreed to hear the appeal next month."
hear in a sentence
- Can you hear the birds singing outside?
- She heard footsteps behind her in the empty hallway.
- I heard you got the job — congratulations!
- The judge agreed to hear the appeal next month.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hear" in Japanese?
"hear" in Japanese is 聞く, 伺う. hear means: To perceive sound through the ears.
How do you pronounce 聞く?
"hear" in Japanese is 聞く, pronounced "kiku".
How do you use "hear" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you hear the birds singing outside?" In Japanese, "hear" is 聞く, 伺う.
Are there other ways to say "hear" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hear": 聞く, 伺う.
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