聞かない

kikanai
verbBeginner
informal

To refuse to listen or pay attention to someone or something.

彼女は私のアドバイスを聞かない。

She doesn't listen to my advice.

彼は先生の説明を聞かない。

He doesn't listen to the teacher's explanation.

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This phrase is commonly used to express frustration when someone is ignoring or not paying attention to what is being said.

Collocations

聞かないでdon't listen聞かないふりをするpretend not to listen

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

聞かないふりをするphrase
to pretend not to listen
聞かないでphrase
don't listen

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in everyday conversations to express frustration when someone is ignoring you.

Gold Rule

Negative Form

'聞かない' is the negative form of the verb '聞く' (to listen). It is used to express that someone is not listening or paying attention.

📖Word Origin

The verb '聞く' (to listen) combined with the negative form 'ない' (not) to form '聞かない' (to not listen).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to express frustration or annoyance when someone is not paying attention or ignoring what is being said. It can also be used to describe someone who is stubborn or refuses to listen to reason.

Word Breakdown

聞く
to listen
root
+
ない
not
suffix
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