What does 聞かす mean in Japanese?

聞かす (きかす) means let (someone) hear, tell (a story etc.).

Is 聞かす a common Japanese word?

聞かす is part of our Extra high-frequency vocabulary list, beyond the JLPT N5–N1 word lists.

let (someone) hear, tell (a story etc.)

聞かす (きかす, kikasu) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “let (someone) hear, tell (a story etc.)”.

子供こどもに昔話むかしばなしを聞きかせてあげたの。

I told some folk tales to my kids.

彼は粋をきかす男だ.

He is a stylish, sophisticated man.

彼かれの死しを聞きかされて深ふかく心こころを痛いためた。

I was deeply affected when I heard of his death.

君きみの愚痴ぐちを聞きかされるのはうんざりだ。

I'm sick of listening to your complaints.

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