耳
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳
1
ear
Examples
私は受話器を耳に当てた。
I put the receiver to my ear.
2
hearing
Examples
耳の不自由な人は手話で会話が出きる。
Deaf people can talk in sign language.
3
ear (for music, etc.)
Examples
彼等には音楽を聴く耳がない。
They don't have an ear for music.
4
edge; crust; heel (of bread or cheese); selvedge (of woven fabric); selvage
5
ear (of a pot, jug, etc.); handle
Kanji in this Word
耳
6 strokes
Frequency: 1328
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
ear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がみ
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