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.
Vocabulary: 聞 (bun, kiku)
Meaning: hear/ask
Examples
- 音楽を聞く to listen to music
- ラジオを聞く to listen to the radio
- 新聞を読む。 I read a newspaper.
- 販売員に聞く ask the salesperson
- 音が聞こえる hear a sound
- トムに聞いて。 Ask Tom.
- 聞こえますか。 Can you hear me?
- あれは新聞です。 That one over there is a newspaper.
- これは新聞です。 This is a newspaper.
- トムに聞いたの？ Did you ask Tom?
