CEFR A2

heard

Translation

聞いた / 耳にした / 聞こえた

Meaning

Heard is the past tense and past participle of hear. Its primary meaning is perceived sound with your ears: I heard a noise. Do not confuse heard with herd, a group of animals or a verb meaning guide a group.

Examples

  • 昨夜、台所で変な音が聞こえました。
    I heard a strange noise in the kitchen last night.
  • 彼女の声は後ろの列からでも聞こえました。
    Her voice was heard even from the back row.