耳を傾ける みみをかたむける Also written 耳をかたむける Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully Kanji 耳 ear. Read as みみ. 傾 tilt. Read as かたむける. Common phrases 声に耳を傾ける 話に耳を傾ける 意見に耳を傾ける 言葉に耳を傾ける 音に耳を傾ける Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists