Kanji
What does the kanji 聞 mean?
聞 means to hear, to listen; to ask about. On'yomi ブン、モン. Kun'yomi き.く、き.こえる.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ブン、モン |
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| Kun'yomi | き.く、き.こえる |
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| Strokes | 14 |
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| Main radical | 耳 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N5 |
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聞On'yomi ブン、モンKun'yomi き.く、き.こえる
N5 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes
to hear, to listen; to ask about
Memory hook
An ear (耳) pressed against the gate (門) to listen — HEAR, ASK.
Stroke order · 14 strokes
Common words
- 新聞しんぶんnewspaper
- 聞くきくto listen, to hear; to ask
- 聞こえるきこえるto be audible, to be heard
More words with this kanji
- 新聞社しんぶんしゃnewspaper company, newspaper office
- 聞き取りききとりlistening comprehension; taking testimony, gathering opinions
