Listen in Japanese
"listen" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
ね
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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "listen". The most common choice is shown first.
聴View details →
Top pick
listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry
Reading: chou
17 strokes · powerful, peaceful
Where it comes from
Composed of ear and virtue. Listening to virtue with ear.
What it carries
Hearing, listening, listen. Represents listening.
Related kanji for "listen"
聞Details →承Details →
listen
bun
Composed of '門' (gate) and '耳' (ear). Listening through gate crack.
listen to(also: acquiesce, hear, be informed)
shou
Shape of receiving with hand. Inheriting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for listen?
The most common kanji for "listen" is 聴, read as chou. It means listen, headstrong, naughty. Related kanji: 聞 (listen), 承 (listen to).
How many strokes does 聴 have?
聴 has 17 strokes.