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listening in Japanese

listening in Japanese is リスニング, 聞く, 聴取 — listening means the skill or act of paying attention to spoken sound.

listening in Japanese

リスニング
noun
Pronounced: risuningu
An act by which something or somebody is listened to.
聞く
noun
Pronounced: kiku
An act by which something or somebody is listened to.
聴取
noun
Pronounced: chōshu
An act by which something or somebody is listened to.

What does "listening" mean?

  1. noun The skill or act of paying attention to spoken sound.
    "The exam has a separate section for listening and one for reading."
  2. adj Used for the purpose of hearing or paying attention to sound.
    "The soldiers set up a listening post near the border."
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listening in a sentence

  • The exam has a separate section for listening and one for reading.
  • Active listening means really focusing on what someone says instead of planning your reply.
  • The soldiers set up a listening post near the border.

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What is "listening" in Japanese?

"listening" in Japanese is リスニング, 聞く, 聴取. listening means: The skill or act of paying attention to spoken sound.

How do you pronounce リスニング?

"listening" in Japanese is リスニング, pronounced "risuningu".

How do you use "listening" in a sentence?

Example: "The exam has a separate section for listening and one for reading." In Japanese, "listening" is リスニング, 聞く, 聴取.

Are there other ways to say "listening" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "listening": リスニング, 聞く, 聴取.

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