way of asking; how to ask
Only when written 聞き方
Refers to the manner, method, or skill of asking a question or making a request.
way of listening; how to listen
Refers to the manner, method, or skill of listening, often with attention or appreciation. The kanji 聴き方 emphasizes attentive listening.
Rare usage; refers to a person who listens. More commonly expressed as 聞き手 or 聴き手.
Today I will take the role of listener.
If you think about how you ask a question, you'll get better answers.
Learning how to listen to music allows you to enjoy it more deeply.
聴き手 is a common word for 'listener' with a nuance of attentive listening, whereas 聴き方 refers to the method of listening.
Standard spelling for the general sense of 'way of asking' or 'way of listening'.
Used specifically for 'way of listening', especially attentive or appreciative listening, such as to music or a lecture.
Compound of 聞き (kiki, the continuative form of 聞く 'to ask, to listen') + 方 (kata, 'way, method'). The kanji 聴 is used specifically for the listening sense.