聞きき取とる
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
1. to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to understand
I can no longer make out that voice.
2. to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
Kanji used
hear
take
Pitch accent
き
きと
る
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Composed of
hearing; audible sound; rumour; rumor; tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
Examples (9 in total)
I cannot make out what you are saying.
I can't make out what was said.
I can no longer make out that voice.
I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what you said.
Speak up, Tom. I can't hear you.
It's hard to understand the Osaka dialect.
Jim could hear whom she was phoning.
I thought I heard her mutter something behind me, but I couldn't make it out.
However, a faint trace of hesitation can be heard in that voice.