English–Japanese
“be heard” in Japanese
How to say “be heard” in Japanese
“Be heard” in Japanese is 聞こえる (kikoeru). 聞こえる can also mean “can hear”.
Describes a sound or voice reaching the ears and being perceived without deliberate effort.
Example sentences with 聞こえる
教室から先生の声が聞こえます。kyō shitsu ka ra sen sei no koe ga ki ko e ma su
I can hear the teacher's voice from the classroom.
隣の部屋から子どもたちの笑い声が聞こえます。tonari no heya ka ra ko do mo ta chi no wara i goe ga ki ko e ma su
Children's laughter can be heard from the next room.
Tips for using 聞こえる
- The negative form 聞こえない (kikoenai) is common when a speaker cannot hear clearly during a phone or video call.