- 1. [exp, v1] to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief
- 2. [exp, v1] who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh! — as 〜が聞いてあきれる, used to indicate incredulous dismissal of some claim
Kanji in this word
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聞
hear, ask, listenOn: ブン (bun)、 モン (mon)Kun: き.く (ki.ku)、 き.こえる (ki.koeru)
Example Sentences
社会保証がきいてあきれるよ。
shakai hoshou gakiiteakireruyo .
Social security? Who do they think they're kidding.