English–Japanese
“hearing” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichōkaku
Example
年を取ると聴覚が弱くなることがあります。toshi o to ru to chō kaku ga yowa ku na ru ko to ga a ri ma su
Hearing can become weaker as people grow older.
How to say “hearing” in Japanese
“Hearing” in Japanese is 聴覚 (chōkaku).
Refers to the sensory process that allows sounds to be detected and understood.
Example sentences with 聴覚
大きな音を長時間聞くと、聴覚に負担がかかります。ō ki na oto o chō ji kan ki ku to chō kaku ni fu tan ga ka ka ri ma su
Listening to loud sounds for a long time can strain your hearing.
Tips for using 聴覚
- 聴覚 (chōkaku) commonly appears in formal descriptions of hearing ability, while everyday Japanese often uses 聞く (kiku) for the act of listening.