It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 聞く (きく)
Meaning: listen
Examples
- ラジオを聞く to listen to the radio
- 販売員に聞く ask the salesperson
- 女の人が音楽を聞く。 The woman listens to music.
- 男の子が海の音を聞く。 The boy listens to the sound of the ocean.
- 話している人の話を聞く listen to a speaker
- 彼らが言っていることを聞く hear what they say
- 私は音楽を聞くのが好きだ。 I like to listen to music.
- 俺はロックを聞くのが好きだ。 I like to listen to rock.
- 私は青と聞くと空を連想します I associate the word blue with the sky.
- 色々なジャンルの音楽を聞く。 I listen to various genres of music.