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耳

Ear

Meaning

Ear, Ears

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

みみ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading which is the reading you learned with the kanji. So you should be able to read this word already.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 耳がなれる

    to get used to the sound

    耳がつまる

    ears get blocked

    耳がきこえる

    can hear

  • 左右の耳

    the left and right ears

    人の耳

    a human ear

    ウサギの耳

    rabbit ears

  • 耳のおく

    deep inside the ear

    耳の下

    below the ear

    耳のうしろ

    behind the ear

  • 耳に入る

    to hear about

    耳にきこえる

    to hear

    耳にする

    to reach one's ears

  • 耳でおぼえる

    learning by listening

    耳でたしかめる

    to hear for oneself

    耳できく

    to listen with one's ears

  • 耳をすます

    to strain one's ears, to listen attentively

    耳をかたむける

    to be all ears

    耳をかす

    to lend an ear

Context Sentences

うちの犬の耳は、いつも立っています。

Our dog's ears are always perked up.

ついにウワサが王の耳に入った。

Finally, the rumor reached the king's ear.

パンの耳とピザの耳、どっちがいい？

Which do you like more, bread crust or pizza crust?

Kanji Composition