1.
listener; the role of listening
A person who takes on the role of listening in a conversation, or the act of serving as the listener rather than the speaker.
A compound noun from 聞く (to listen) + 役 (role). Refers to the person who primarily listens in a conversation, or the act of taking on that role. In Japanese communication, being a good 聞き役 is considered an important social skill.
Common collocations
- 聞き役に徹する — to devote oneself to listening
- 聞き役に回る — to take on the role of listener
- いい聞き役 — a good listener
- 聞き役になる — to become the listener