耳
みみ
mimi
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
耳 is the kanji for "Ear". A common reading is みみ (mimi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Ear
Also : Ears · Hearing
Readings
kunみみ/ mimionじ/ ji
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 耳 represents 'EAR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ear.
Reading ·
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with ear. Kun-reading: みみ.
Example Sentences
耳が痛くて病院へ行きました。
みみがいたくてびょういんへいきました。
My ear hurt so I went to the hospital.
音楽を耳で覚えました。
おんがくをみみでおぼえました。
I learned music by ear.
Vocabulary using 耳
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