noun

  1. listening comprehension, aural comprehension.
  2. hearing what others say, gathering information, opinions, etc., public hearing.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
聞き取り ききとり
 
 
聴き取り ききとり
 
聞取り ききとり
 
聴取り ききとり

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)
take, fetch, take up
と.る シュ とり (3rd, N3)
ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
また ユウ やす (8th, N1)