聞え
きこえ
Noun
1.
being able to hear something (clearly), clearness of a sound, reception (e.g. of a radio station)
2.
reputation, renown, fame, hearsay
3.
impression (that something gives off), respectability
4.
sonority
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電波が悪くて、相手の声が聞こえにくい。
The signal is bad, so it's hard to hear the other person's voice clearly.
彼は聞こえは悪いが、本当は優しい人だ。
He has a bad reputation, but he's actually a kind person.
その言葉は、人によっては聞こえが悪いかもしれない。
That word might sound bad to some people (give a bad impression).
彼の聞こえは昔から良いが、最近は少し陰りが見える。
His reputation has always been good, but recently a slight shadow can be seen.
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