聞く
きく
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To hear / To listen / To ask
Examples
音楽を聞きます。
I listen to music.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「聞く」is a verb meaning "To hear / To listen / To ask." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「聞く」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「聞く」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「聞く」mean in Japanese?+
「聞く」means "To hear / To listen / To ask". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「聞く」?+
「聞く」is read as「きく」.
Is 「聞く」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「聞く」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「聞く」?+
音楽を聞きます。 — I listen to music.
Practice 「聞く」 with spaced repetition