Hearing or questioning someone to obtain a statement, opinion, or explanation (often in formal contexts such as police questioning or investigations).
警察は被疑者から詳しく聴取を行った。
The police conducted a detailed questioning of the suspect.
聴取の際には弁護士の同席を求めることができる。
You can request that a lawyer be present during a hearing/questioning.
担当者は市民から意見を聴取して報告書をまとめた。
The person in charge collected opinions from citizens and compiled a report.
Listening (to audio or broadcasts); often used in contexts like measuring listenership (e.g., audience ratings).
ラジオ番組の聴取率が上がった。
The radio program's listenership rose.
調査では住民の意見聴取を重点的に行った。
In the survey, collecting residents' opinions was carried out as a priority.