耳(みみ)を慣(な)らす

みみをならす
expression (verb phrase)
to train one's ear; to get used to hearing
cognitioneducation
1. to train one's ear; to accustom one's ears to a sound or language
To gradually become accustomed to hearing a particular language, accent, music, or type of sound through repeated exposure. Commonly used in language learning contexts.
まず英語(えいご)に耳(みみ)を慣(な)らすことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
First, it's important to train your ear to English.
ポッドキャストを聞(き)いて日本語(にほんご)に耳(みみ)を慣(な)らしている。
I'm training my ear to Japanese by listening to podcasts.
現地(げんち)に住(す)んで方言(ほうげん)に耳(みみ)を慣(な)らすのが一番(いちばん)早(はや)い。
Living there and getting your ears accustomed to the dialect is the fastest way.

Usage

A useful expression for language learners. 慣(な)らす is the causative form of 慣(な)れる (to get used to), so the phrase literally means "to make one's ears become accustomed." Very commonly used when discussing listening practice for foreign languages.

Common patterns

  • ～に耳(みみ)を慣(な)らす (to train one's ear to ~)
  • 耳(みみ)を慣(な)らすために (in order to train one's ear)

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Added 2026.3.18 13:36 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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