Word details

地獄耳

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 地獄耳.

Dictionary

Entry

地獄耳ごくみみNounExpressionFreq #42368
1

being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears

2

ability to remember everything one hears

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ground, earth

6 strokesFrequency 40JLPT N3Grade 2

On

Nanori

どま

prison, jail

14 strokesFrequency 1,529JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ゴク

ear

6 strokesFrequency 1,328JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

みみ

Nanori

がみ

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