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きく
kiku
To hear, to listen, to ask
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聞く
きく
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To hear, to listen, to ask
kiku
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JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
Kana きく
Romaji kiku
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 聞く mean in Japanese?
The word 聞く (きく) means "to hear, to listen, to ask" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N3 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 聞く?
聞く is read as きく (romaji: kiku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 聞く?
聞く is a JLPT N3 vocabulary item. Intermediate · ~3,750 vocab · News & manga
How do I remember 聞く quickly?
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Where can I practise 聞く in sentences?
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