Hear in Japanese
"hear" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hear". The most common choice is shown first.
聞View details →
Top pick
hear, ask, listen
Reading: bun
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of '門' (gate) and '耳' (ear). Listening through gate crack.
What it carries
Hearing, information, rumor. 'Listening' can be honorific in Japanese.
Related kanji for "hear"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for hear?
The most common kanji for "hear" is 聞, read as bun. It means hear, ask, listen. Related kanji: 承 (hear).
How many strokes does 聞 have?
聞 has 14 strokes.