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VocabJLPT N3

to hear

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

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

This verb means "to listen," particularly with care and attention, such as listening to music, a speech, or someone's story. It is written with a different kanji than the general word for "to hear/listen," and implies active, intentional listening rather than simply hearing a sound.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Um, can I hear that explanation one more time?

Sentence 2

In meetings, I always hear the other person out completely.

Sentence 3

On sleepless nights, listening to the rain calms me down.

Sentence 4

Hearing that explanation, I finally understood!

Sentence 5

Thank you for hearing out our proposal.