聴取
聴取する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 聴取する | 聴取しない |
| Polite | 聴取します | 聴取しません |
| Past polite | 聴取しました | 聴取しませんでした |
| Past | 聴取した | 聴取しなかった |
| Te-form | 聴取して | 聴取しないで |
| Desire | 聴取したい | 聴取したくない |
| Potential | 聴取できる | 聴取できない |
| Passive | 聴取される | 聴取されない |
| Causative | 聴取させる | 聴取させない |
| Causative passive | 聴取させられる | 聴取させられない |
| Volitional | 聴取しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 聴取しましょう | |
| Imperative | 聴取しろ | 聴取するな |
| Conditional | 聴取すれば | 聴取しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 聴取したら | 聴取しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
hearing; listening to a statement; questioning
Formal term for hearing someone's account, opinion, or explanation, or for questioning a suspect or witness. Often used in legal, police, or official contexts.
The police questioned the suspect about the circumstances.
The committee plans to hear the opinions of experts.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
listening; tuning in
Used for listening to broadcasts, radio programs, or other audio content. More formal than 聞く.
Many people listened to the news on the radio.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉から〈事〉を聴取するto hear/take an account of something from someone
The police heard an account of the situation from the witness.
- 〈人〉を聴取するto question someone (as a suspect or witness)
The police questioned the suspect.
- ラジオを聴取するto listen to the radio (formal/technical usage)
He listens to the radio every morning.