N5

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N5
Meaning
listen
Onyomi
ブン、モン
Kunyomi
き(く)、き(こえる)
Formula
聞 = 門 + 耳。

Story

聞 is analyzed as a combination of 門 (door door), 耳 (ear teeth) and denotes listen.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.

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