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耳みみを澄すます
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
1. to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
Alt. forms
耳みみを澄すます
76%
耳みみをすます
23%
Kanji used
耳
ear
澄
clear
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Conjugations...Used in: 1596
Composed of
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
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.