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聞かす

きかす

godan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to let (someone) hear
2to tell (e.g. a story)
3to inform (of)
4to make (someone) listen
5to make (someone) understand
6to drum into (someone)
7to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.
8to hold (someone) enchanted by

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Kanji in this word

聞Hear, Ask, Listen14 strokes

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