き
聞
 
か
 
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to let (someone) hear, to tell (e.g. a story), to inform (of).
  2. to make (someone) listen, to make (someone) understand, to drum into (someone).
  3. to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc., to hold (someone) enchanted by.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
き
聞
 
か
 
す
聞かす きかす ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hear, ask, listen
き.く ブン モン (2nd, N5)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)