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耳を貸す

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

耳をかす
みみをかす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1328
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

ear

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
がみ
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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