N2
かたむける (katamukeru)
かたむける
to incline, to lean, to tilt, to devote (effort)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To cause something to lean or tilt. Can also be used metaphorically, e.g., to devote effort (力を傾ける), or listen carefully (耳を傾ける).
📝 Example Sentences
彼はグラスを傾けて水を飲んだ。
He tilted the glass and drank the water.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "かたむける"!
彼の話に、皆が耳を_______た。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「耳を傾ける」は「注意して聞く」という慣用句です。
English: 「耳を傾ける」is an idiom meaning 'to listen carefully'.
English: 「耳を傾ける」is an idiom meaning 'to listen carefully'.
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