聴
listen · headstrong · naughty · careful inquiry
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ear and virtue. Listening to virtue with ear.
Symbolism
Hearing, listening, listen. Represents listening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Showing strength
Component Breakdown
ear + 十 + net + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 聴
Four-Character Compounds
道聴塗説
どうちょうとせつ
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
Anime & Manga
アイの歌声を聴かせて
Sing a Bit of Harmony
A well-known work with 聴 in its Japanese title.
ひだまりが聴こえる
I Hear the Sunspot
A well-known work with 聴 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
瀬戸内寂聴
Name contains 聴
Jakucho Setouchi , formerly known as Harumi Setouchi, was a Japanese Buddhist nun, writer, and activist.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“listen”
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?
聴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means listen, headstrong, naughty, careful inquiry. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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