聞きき役やく

noun

listener's role; role of listener

Refers to the role of being the listener in a conversation, often contrasted with 話し役 (speaker's role). Commonly used in contexts like counseling, interviews, or active listening.

• 今日きょうは聞きき役やくに回まわって、相あい手ての話はなしをよく聞きこう。

  Today I'll take the listener's role and really listen to what the other person has to say.

• カウンセリングでは、まず聞きき役やくになることが大たい切せつだ。

  In counseling, it's important to first take the role of the listener.