KANJI
耳
ear
hearing, handle
Kun'yomi
みみ
On'yomi
じ
Kun'yomi
耳がおおきいいぬがいます。
There is a dog with big ears.
おんがくをきいて耳がつかれました。
My ears got tired from listening to music.
On'yomi
耳鼻科の病院へいきました。
I went to an ear, nose, and throat clinic.
耳がとおいひとにはおおきなこえではなします。
I speak in a loud voice to people who are hard of hearing.
Practice exercises
1
耳
Answer
みみじ
2
耳
Answer
ear
3
耳元
close to one's ear, by the ear
Answer
みみもと
4
耳栓
earplug
Answer
みみせん
5
耳障り
unpleasant to the ear, jarring sound
Answer
みみざわり
6
耳鼻科
otolaryngology, ENT department
Answer
じびか