言うことを聞く
Meanings
Expression
Godan verb
1. to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
2. to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one); to cooperate (oft. in the negative)
Other spellings
言う事を聞く
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Examples30
その
The boy is obedient to his parents.
私の
Listen to me carefully.
私の
Listen to me, will you?
彼
He pays no attention to the teacher.
彼女
She should listen more to other people.
両親
You should obey your parents.