みみをすま
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
Composed of
① 動物が具える、平衡聴覚器(聴覚・平衡覚等を司る感覚器官)。② 多種多様な動物の身体部位で、外耳や外殻に似た形態をもつもの。③ 本体から突き出ている耳介の形状になぞらえた、物を表す語。
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
Examples (2 in total)
Close your eyes, and listen carefully.
He sat for a long time, listening to the sound of the wind.