言うことを聞く

いうことをきく

to do what one is told to (esp. of a child)

Meanings

also 言う事を聞く

  1. expression, godan verb to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
  2. oft. in the negative 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

Its kanji

In sentences

黙だまって言いうことを聞きけ！ Shut up and listen! #80034

親父おやじの言いうことを聞きけ。 Obey your father. #9506432

私わたしの言いうことを聞ききなさい。 Listen to me carefully. #163709

彼女かのじょは彼あの言いうことを聞きく。 She listens to him. #1452337

両親りょうしんの言いうことを聞ききなさい。 You should obey your parents. #78033

私達わたしたちの言いうことを聞ききなさい。 You shall listen to us. #151969

いいから、言いうことを聞きけよ。 Just listen to what I'm saying, already. #10588057

私わたしの言いうことを聞きいてくださいね。 Listen to me, will you? #163710