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聴 kanji: meaning “listen”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N117 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
listen
On'yomi
チョウ、テイ
Kun'yomi
き・く、ゆる・す

Picture story to remember 聴

To truly listen, you need an ear, ten (十) watching eyes, and one open heart (心).

Parts in this story:十, 心

How to write 聴: stroke order

聴 is written with 17 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 聴

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Kanji that share parts with 聴.