聞こえる
1
to be heard;to be audible;to reach one's ears
妙な音が聞こえた。
I heard a strange sound.
2
to sound (like);to come across (as)
この話は、変に聞こえるかもしれないが、全く本当です。
This story may sound strange, but it's absolutely true.
3
to be well known;to be famous
4
to accept (someone's words);to agree;to understand
Other forms
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