聞け

This is the 2742nd most frequent Japanese word.

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聞け

"聞け" means "Listen!" or "Hear!" (imperative form).


In this sentence, '聞け' is used as an imperative form, commanding the listener to pay attention to the speaker.

聞け、私は大切な話をしている。

Listen, I am talking about something important.


Here, '聞け' is part of a conditional '聞けたら', implying conditional ability or possibility of listening to music.

その音楽を聞けたら嬉しいです。

I would be happy if I could listen to that music.


In this sentence, '聞け' is used as part of an optative '聞けば', suggesting an action the speaker thinks should be taken.

聞けばいいのに、どうして聞かないの?

You should listen, why don't you?