き
聞

く

Godan verb, transitive verb

1. to hear.
2. to listen (e.g. to music). Esp. 聴く.
3. to ask, to enquire, to query. 聴く is used in legal and official contexts.
4. to hear about, to hear of, to learn of.
5. to follow (advice, order, etc.), to obey, to listen to, to comply with.
6. to hear (e.g. a plea), to grant (a request), to accept (e.g. an argument), to give consideration to.
7. to smell (esp. incense), to sample (a fragrance).
8. to taste (alcohol), to try. Also 利く.