How to use 聞こえる (きこえる)
Meaning of 聞こえる
The Japanese verb "聞こえる" (きこえる, kikoeru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To be heard: Refers to a sound that is audible.
- Example: 妙な音が聞こえた。
- Translation: A strange sound was heard.
- To sound (like): How something is perceived in sound.
- Example: この話は変に聞こえるかもしれない。
- Translation: This story may sound strange.
- To be well known: To be famous or widely recognized.
- Example: 彼は広く聞こえる人物です。
- Translation: He is a well-known person.
- To accept (someone's words): To agree or understand what someone says.
- Example: 彼の言葉を聞こえる。
- Translation: To accept his words.