JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
聴 — listen
- Reading
- チョウ・テイ・き.く・ゆる.す
- Meaning
- listen; headstrong; naughty; careful inquiry
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
聴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・テイ・き.く・ゆる.す and it means listen; headstrong; naughty; careful inquiry. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
聴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 聴覚 (the sense of hearing), 聴講 (lecture attendance) and 聴診器 (stethoscope).
Japanese words containing 聴
Frequently asked questions
What does 聴 mean in Japanese?
聴 means listen; headstrong; naughty; careful inquiry in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 聴 read?
聴 is read チョウ・テイ・き.く・ゆる.す. Reading it inside real words — 聴覚 and 聴講 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 聴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 聴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 聴 in a word?
A common word containing 聴 is 聴覚 (ちょうかく) — "the sense of hearing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 聴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 聴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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