聞き取り
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Noun formed from verb 『聞く』 (kiku, 'to listen') + 『取り』 (tori, 'taking'). Used to describe the ability to understand spoken language.
Theme
In a Japanese language class, User and their classmate Ken discuss strategies for improving listening skills after a recent test.
聞き取り
ききとり
listening comprehension
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine listening to a 'key' (聞き kiki sounds like 'key') to understand a story — you need good listening comprehension to 'take it' (取り tori). 'Key-take' → 聞き取り (kikitori, 'listening comprehension').
Cultural Note
In Japanese language education, 『聞き取り』 (kikitori, 'listening comprehension') is a key skill tested in exams like the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). Practice often involves listening to dialogues or news clips to improve understanding.
Forms
Base: 聞き取りNoun formed from verb 『聞く』 (kiku, 'to listen') + 『取り』 (tori, 'taking'). Used to describe the ability to understand spoken language.