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.
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.
日本語の聞き取りが苦手です。
I'm not good at Japanese listening comprehension.
聞き取りの練習を毎日しています。
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.
リスニングのテストがあります。
There is a listening test.
Formal term used in academic contexts, such as the listening section of the JLPT or university courses.
聴解の問題を解く。
Solve listening comprehension questions.
The act of comprehending a particular spoken message, such as an announcement, lecture, or recording.
A natural way to express 'to listen and understand'. Used when focusing on the process of comprehension.
彼の話を聞いて理解するのは難しかった。
It was difficult to listen to and understand his story.
Literally 'understand with the ears', emphasizing auditory comprehension as opposed to reading.
耳で理解する力をつけたい。
I want to improve my ability to understand by ear.
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.
聞く力を伸ばすには、たくさん聞くことが大切です。
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.
聴く力を鍛える。
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.