言うことを聞く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言うことを聞く
1
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
Examples
その少年は両親の言うことを聞く。
The boy is obedient to his parents.
Kanji in this Word
言
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
say
word
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とき
聞
14 strokes
Frequency: 319
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
hear
ask
listen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
き.こえる
事
8 strokes
Frequency: 18
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
matter
thing
fact
business
reason
possibly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こと
つか.う
つか.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ろ
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