Kanji for "Hear"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hear". The most popular choice is shown first.

聞

Top pick

hear, ask, listen

Reading: bun

14 strokes

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Related kanji for "hear"

承

hear

shou

8 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hear?

The most common kanji for "hear" is 聞, read as bun. It means hear, ask, listen. Related kanji: 承 (hear).

How many strokes does 聞 have?

聞 has 14 strokes.