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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
powerfulpeaceful
Details
Strokes17
Frequency#781
Radical耳ear(6)
Old Form聽
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
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