Japanese Word · Intermediate
聞こえる
to be heard
Pronunciation: [kʲi̥ko̞e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to be heard".
Example
蝉の鳴き声が聞こえる。
I can hear the chirping of cicadas.
Practice tips
- Practice 聞こえる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.