聞かせる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to inform (of)
2. v1vt
   to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to drum into (someone)
3. v1vt
   to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

Example sentences

• 彼は言うことを聞かせるためにその女の子を殴りさえした。

  He went so far as to hit the girl to make her obey his orders.

• 助けを求めている私の声を彼に聞かせるのに苦労した。

  I had trouble making him hear me calling for help.

• あの男を説き伏せようとするのは、オオカミに道理を説いて聞かせるようなものだ。

  You might as well reason with the wolf as try to persuade that man.