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.
質問の聞き方を工夫すると、相手からより良い答えが返ってくる。
If you think about how you ask a question, you'll get better answers.
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.
音楽の聴き方を学ぶと、より深く楽しめるようになる。
Learning how to listen to music allows you to enjoy it more deeply.
Rare usage; refers to a person who listens. More commonly expressed as 聞き手 or 聴き手.
今日は私が聞き方に回ります。
Today I will take the role of listener.
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.