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.
警察は容疑者から事情を聴取した。
The police questioned the suspect about the circumstances.
委員会は専門家の意見を聴取する予定だ。
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.
多くの人がラジオでそのニュースを聴取した。
Many people listened to the news on the radio.