Japanese

みみをかす
Meaning: to lend an ear; to listen to; to follow advice
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 耳を貸す 耳を貸さない
Polite 耳を貸します 耳を貸しません
Past 耳を貸した 耳を貸さなかった
Polite + Past 耳を貸しました 耳を貸しませんでした
Te-form 耳を貸して 耳を貸さなくて
Potential 耳を貸せる 耳を貸せない
Passive 耳を貸される 耳を貸されない
Causative 耳を貸させる 耳を貸させない
Imperative 耳を貸せ 耳を貸すな

Handwriting

耳
を
貸
す

Example

He wouldn't listen to my advice at all.

Usage Notes

Idiomatic expression meaning to pay attention to what someone is saying, especially advice or requests.

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