聞き取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 聞き取る
1
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to understand
Examples
あなたの姓が聞き取れませんでした。
I didn't catch your last name.
2
to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
Kanji in this Word
聞
14 strokes
Frequency: 319
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
hear
ask
listen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
き.こえる
取
8 strokes
Frequency: 122
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
take
fetch
take up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
と.り
と.り-
とり
-ど.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どる
聴
17 strokes
Frequency: 781
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
listen
headstrong
naughty
careful inquiry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ゆる.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きく
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