聞く
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to hear
一番のチャンネルで英語が、７番のチャンネルでは日本語がお聞きになれます。
You can hear English on Channel 1, and Japanese on Channel 7.
2
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to listen (e.g. to music)
esp. 聴く
音楽が好きで、毎日聴いています。
I like music, and I listen to it every day.
3
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to ask;to enquire;to query
聴く is used in legal and official contexts
4
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to hear about;to hear of;to learn of
5
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to follow (advice, order, etc.);to obey;to listen to;to comply with
6
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to hear (e.g. a plea);to grant (a request);to accept (e.g. an argument);to give consideration to
7
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to smell (esp. incense);to sample (a fragrance)
See also:
香を聞く (こうをきく)
8
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
to taste (alcohol);to try
also 利く
Other forms
聴く 【きく】