Word details

耳を貸す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳を貸す.

Dictionary

Entry

耳を貸す耳をかすみみをかすExpressionGodan verbFreq #12616
1

to lend an ear to; to listen to

Examples
彼は私の忠告に耳を貸そうともしなかった。
He wouldn't listen to my advice.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ear

6 strokesFrequency 1,328JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

みみ

Nanori

がみ

lend

12 strokesFrequency 995JLPT N3Grade 5

On

タイ

Kun

か.すか.し-かし-

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