Vocabulary
耳

耳みみ

mimi
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. ear
2. hearing

Notes

In Japanese culture, '耳' can also metaphorically refer to one's ability to listen or pay attention.

Examples

彼は耳みみがいいです。

Kare wa mimi ga ii desu.

He has good hearing.

耳みみを澄すます。

Mimi o sumasu.

Listen carefully.

耳みみに痛いたみを感かんじる。

Mimi ni itami o kanjiru.

Feel pain in the ear.