Vocabulary
耳栓

耳みみ栓せん

mimisen
Common N2 noun

Translations

1. earplugs
2. ear stopper

Notes

耳栓 are commonly used in noisy environments or when trying to sleep in a noisy area. They are a practical item in Japan, especially for those who travel frequently or live in urban areas.

Examples

彼は耳みみ栓せんをして寝ねました。

Kare wa mimisen o shite nemashita.

He slept with earplugs.

飛行機ひこうきの中なかで耳みみ栓せんを使つかいます。

Hikouki no naka de mimisen o tsukaimasu.

I use earplugs on the plane.

工事こうじの音おとが大おおきいので、耳みみ栓せんを買かいました。

Kouji no oto ga ookii node, mimisen o kaimashita.

I bought earplugs because the construction noise is loud.