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聴
On'yomi
チョウ・テイ
CHOU / TEI
Kun'yomi
き.く・ゆる.す
kiku / yurusu
listen · headstrong · naughty · careful inquiry
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
聴=
耳十罒心
ear + 十 + net + heart
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and virtue. Listening to virtue with ear.
Symbolism
Hearing, listening, listen. Represents listening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing strength
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
道聴塗説
どうちょうとせつ
shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information; shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information
Proverbs & Idioms
聴く耳持たず
きくみみもたず
Have no ears to listen
Refuse to hear or consider others' opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 聴 mean in Japanese?
聴 means listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry.
How do you read 聴?
On'yomi: チョウ、テイ (CHOU, TEI). Kun'yomi: き.く、ゆる.す (kiku, yurusu).
How many strokes does 聴 have?
聴 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).
Is 聴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 聴 (listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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