1.
good listener; skilled at listening
a person who is skilled at listening attentively and making others feel heard
彼女は聞き上手だ。
She's a good listener.
聞き上手な人は信頼される。
People who are good listeners are trusted.
聞き上手になるには、相槌を打つことが大切だ。
To become a good listener, it's important to give appropriate responses.
COMPOUND:
聞く (to listen) + 上手 (skilled at)
CULTURAL IMPORTANCE:
In Japanese culture, being a 聞き上手 is highly valued. It involves:
- 相槌 - giving verbal feedback (うん、へぇ、そうなんだ)
- Not interrupting
- Showing genuine interest
- Creating a comfortable atmosphere for sharing
NA-ADJECTIVE USE:
聞き上手な人 - a person who's good at listening
RELATED:
- 話し上手 - good speaker
- 傾聴 - active listening (formal term)
- 聞き役 - the role of listener