godan verb (-su), transitive verb
listen again; listen repeatedly
Used when you listen to the same audio, recording, or speech more than once, often to catch details or because you enjoy it.
その曲が好きで、何度も聞き返した。
I liked that song so much that I listened to it again and again.
会議の録音を聞き返し
I listened to the meeting recording again to check the key points.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
ask a question in return; counter with a question
When someone asks you something and you respond by asking them a question back, often to clarify or challenge.
「何時に来るの？」と聞かれたので、「そっちは何時に来るの？」と聞き返した。
When asked 'What time are you coming?', I asked back, 'What time are you coming?'
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
ask again; ask for clarification
Used when you didn't hear or understand something and you ask the speaker to repeat or explain. Common in everyday conversation.
声が小さくて聞こえなかったので、もう一度聞き返した。
I couldn't hear because the voice was too soft, so I asked again.
意味がわからなくて、先生に聞き返した。
I didn't understand the meaning, so I asked the teacher for clarification.