聞く きく to hear v5k vt to listen (e.g. to music) v5k vt to ask; to enquire; to query v5k vt to hear about; to hear of; to learn of v5k vt to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with v5k vt to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to v5k vt to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance) v5k vt to taste (alcohol); to try v5k vt beginner ➥