聞く
Reading: きく
Meaning: to listen, to hear, to ask
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Example Sentence
音楽 を 聞く の が 好き だ
I like listening to music.
Usage Notes
Multiple meanings: listen/hear (音を聞く), ask (質問を聞く), obey (言うことを聞く). For 'to work/be effective' use 効く. Written 聴く when emphasizing careful listening.
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