耳を貸す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳を貸す
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.
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
貸
12 strokes
Frequency: 995
JLPT N3
Grade 5
Meanings
lend
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.す
か.し-
かし-
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