耳を傾ける
Reading: みみをかたむける
Meaning: to listen carefully; to lend an ear
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Example Sentence
相手 の 話 に 耳を傾ける べき だ
You should listen carefully to what others say.
Usage Notes
More formal way of saying 'to listen attentively', implies careful consideration.
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