expression, godan verb (-su)
lend an ear; listen to
Used when someone is willing to listen to another person's story, request, or advice. Often appears in negative or conditional forms to indicate unwillingness to listen.
彼は私の相談に耳を貸してくれた。
He lent an ear to my troubles.
誰も彼の言い訳
Nobody would listen to his excuses.