N2
はいちょう (haichō)
拝聴
(humble) to listen (to a superior); to hear respectfully
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A humble expression for listening, typically used when listening to a person of higher status (e.g., a teacher, a senior, a public figure). (目上の人や敬意を表すべき人の話などを聞くことを謙遜して言う言葉。)
📝 Example Sentences
先生のご講演を拝聴する機会を得ました。
I had the opportunity to respectfully listen to the professor's lecture.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "拝聴"!
皆様からの貴重なご意見を_______させていただきます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 目上の人や丁寧な場面で意見を「聞く」謙譲語として「拝聴」が適切です。
English: '拝聴' (haichō) is an appropriate humble expression for 'listening' to opinions from superiors or in polite situations.
English: '拝聴' (haichō) is an appropriate humble expression for 'listening' to opinions from superiors or in polite situations.
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