聞き手 (ききて, kikite) Japanese meaning: listener | Kotomoraの
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A speaker should talk while watching the listener's reactions.
This program targets a young audience.
Usage patterns
〈人〉の聞き手になるto become someone's listener
She became the listener for her friend's troubles.
インタビューの聞き手を務めるto serve as the interviewer for an interview
聞き手に回るto take on the role of listener (rather than speaking)
At the meeting, I didn't speak up and just listened.
聞き手を意識するto be mindful of one's audience/listener
In a speech, it's important to speak with the listener in mind.
On today's program, a famous author served as the interviewer.
