No. 1,463 in Japanese
聞こえ
"聞こえ" means "audibility" or "ability to be heard."
In a sentence
その音が聞こえますか？
Can you hear that sound?
The word '聞こえます' is used to inquire about the ability to hear a sound, indicating perception through hearing.
遠くから人々の声が聞こえてきた。
Voices of people were heard from afar.
Here, '聞こえてきた' describes sounds becoming perceptible, implying a transition from inaudible to audible.
静寂の中で小鳥のさえずりがかすかに聞こえた。
Amid the silence, faint chirping of birds could be heard.
The term '聞こえた' is utilized to convey the perception of a sound softly occurring or recognized in a quiet environment.
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