Word details
傾ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 傾ける
Dictionary
Entry
1
to incline; to lean; to tip; to tilt; to slant; to bend; to list
Examples
私は君の言うことには熱心に耳を傾けている。
I am all ears to what you say.
2
to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to pour one's energy into
3
to ruin; to squander; to empty
4
to drink (alcohol)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
傾
13 strokes
Frequency: 938
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
lean
incline
tilt
trend
wane
sink
ruin
bias
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたむ.く
かたむ.ける
かたぶ.く
かた.げる
かし.げる
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