expression, godan verb (-gu)
plug one's ears; cover one's ears; stop one's ears
Literally or figuratively blocking sound; often used when trying not to hear something unpleasant.
大きな音がして、思わず耳を塞いだ。
A loud noise rang out, and I instinctively covered my ears.
彼は批判を聞きたくなくて、耳
He doesn't want to hear the criticism, so he's plugging his ears.