Godan verb, transitive verb

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
聞かす きかす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hear, ask, listen
き.く ブン モン (2nd, N5)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)