Vocabulary

What does 聞き取る (ききとる, kikitoru) mean?

聞き取る (ききとる, kikitoru) means to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow.

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Readingききとる
Romajikikitoru
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
ききとる
kikitoru

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

Also written: 聴き取る、聞きとる、聞取る

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