Translation guide
The ability to understand spoken language. In Japanese learning contexts, this often refers to the skill of understanding native-speed speech, lectures, or conversations.
listening comprehension (general skill)
listening comprehension (casual/loanword)
The ability to understand spoken Japanese in general, such as in conversations, media, or daily life.
Common term for listening comprehension, often used in language learning contexts. Refers to the skill of catching spoken words.
I'm not good at Japanese listening comprehension.
I practice listening comprehension every day.
Loanword from English, commonly used in educational settings and language tests. Slightly more casual than 聞き取り.
Formal term used in academic contexts, such as the listening section of the JLPT or university courses.
The act of comprehending a particular spoken message, such as an announcement, lecture, or recording.
The specific skill of understanding spoken language in a foreign language learning context, often contrasted with reading, speaking, or writing.
Common phrase meaning 'listening ability'. Simple and widely used in educational materials.
To improve your listening ability, it's important to listen a lot.
Uses the kanji 聴, which implies attentive listening. Slightly more formal or literary, but still common in self-help or educational contexts.
Train your listening ability.
聞き取り is the most general and natural term for listening comprehension. リスニング is a loanword often used in casual or test-prep contexts. 聴解 is formal and mainly used in academic or test settings like the JLPT.
listening practice
listening practice (casual)
listening comprehension practice (formal)
There is a listening test.
聴解の問題を解く。
Solve listening comprehension questions.
I want to improve my ability to understand by ear.