彼は音楽に対して並々ならぬ情熱を傾けている。
He devotes extraordinary passion to music.
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Example sentences
She listened intently even to the beginner's story.
為政者は国民の声に耳を傾けるべきだ。
Administrators should listen to the voices of the people.
仕事の後に同僚と一献傾けた。
I had a drink with my colleague after work.
彼の話に聴衆は粛然として耳を傾けた。
The audience listened to his story in solemn silence.
彼は大好きなコーヒーについて、延々と蘊蓄を傾けていた。
He was pouring out his vast knowledge about his favorite coffee endlessly.
王は賢臣の忠告に耳を傾けた
The king listened to the advice of his wise ministers.
彼は相手の片言隻句も聞き漏らすまいと、真剣な表情で耳を傾けていた。
He was listening intently, determined not to miss even a single word from the other person.
リーダーたる者は、尭鼓舜木の精神を忘れず、常に部下の意見に耳を傾けるべきだ。
A leader should never forget the spirit of listening to counsel and always pay attention to the opinions of subordinates.
Usage Notes
Often used in the phrase '耳を傾ける' (to listen/lend an ear) or to describe tilting an object.
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