耳を澄ます
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳を澄ます
1
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
Examples
彼は耳をすましたが、何も聞こえなかった。
He listened, but heard nothing.
Kanji in this Word
耳
6 strokes
Frequency: 1328
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
ear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がみ
澄
15 strokes
Frequency: 1722
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lucidity
be clear
clear
clarify
settle
strain
look grave
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.む
す.ます
-す.ます
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
すす
すみ
み
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