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What is the Kanji for 'Listen'? | 聞

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Listen', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Listen' is 聞.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiぶん

    bun

    もん

    mon

    Parts

    Gate Ear

    Example Word

    聞き取り: comprehension or listening. The Japanese noun '聞き取り (ききとり)' refers to the act of listening and understanding spoken language, often in the context of language learning or communication. It can also imply the ability to comprehend or grasp what is being said. For example: The listening test was difficult「聞き取りのテストは難しかった」(ききとりのテストはむずかしかった). I practiced listening comprehension「聞き取りの練習をした」(ききとりのれんしゅうをした). This term is commonly used in educational settings to describe exercises or tests focused on understanding spoken language.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    68

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

    word

    聞く

    Meaning

    Listen, Ask

    word

    新聞

    Meaning

    Newspaper

    word

    聞こえる

    Meaning

    Audible

    word

    聞き手

    Meaning

    Listener

    word

    新聞社

    Meaning

    Newspaper company

    word

    聞き取り

    Meaning

    Comprehension, Listening

    word

    聞かす

    Meaning

    Tell

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 門 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Interval, Space

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Question, Problem

    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 耳 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Saint, Holy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Daring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feed

Learn the Kanji

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What does 聞 mean?

聞 means 'Listen'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N5 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.