VocabJLPT N5
to be audible
Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be heard
  2. 2. to be audible
  3. 3. to sound (like)
  4. 4. to be well known
A verb meaning to be audible or to be able to hear something. Unlike the verb meaning "to listen," this word describes sound reaching one's ears naturally, without intentional effort, similar to saying "I can hear it."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The teacher asked "can you hear me okay?"

Sentence 2

Can you hear me all right on your end?

Sentence 3

"I thought I just heard my name." — "You're probably imagining it."

Sentence 4

Those words still ring in my ears even now.

Sentence 5

"Can you hear me on your end?" — "You're a little quiet."