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VocabJLPT N5

to hear

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to hear
2. to listen (e.g. to music)
3. to ask

This verb means both "to listen" and "to ask," making it versatile in conversation. Depending on context, it can describe actively listening to music or a person, or it can mean asking someone a question.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll ask your name.

Sentence 1

Listen to the voice inside you.

Sentence 2

I already heard about that.

Sentence 3

I cried when I heard those words.

Sentence 4

I listen to what my body is telling me.

Sentence 5

Hold on, I'm listening right now.