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聞かす きかす

  1. to inform (of); to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story)
  2. to drum into (someone); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand
  3. to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

言い聞かす いいきかす

  1. to (try to) persuade; to admonish; to advise; to reason; to tell; to warn

読み聞かす よみきかす

  1. to read to (for) someone

聞く きく N5

  1. to hear
  2. to listen (e.g. to music)
  3. to ask; to enquire; to query
  4. to hear about; to hear of; to learn of
  5. to comply with; to follow (advice, order, etc.); to listen to; to obey
  6. to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to; to grant (a request); to hear (e.g. a plea)
  7. to sample (a fragrance); to smell (esp. incense)
  8. to taste (alcohol); to try

聞かせる きかせる

  1. to inform (of); to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story)
  2. to drum into (someone); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand
  3. to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
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