Translation of Japanese word "耳" to English
耳
みみ
[mimi]
IPA: /mimi/
Meaning
NounThe organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
How to use
耳 (mimi) — 'ear'. 耳が聞こえない — can't hear. 耳を傾ける (mimi wo katamukeru) — to listen carefully. 耳鳴り (miminari) — ringing in the ears.
🇬🇧 English
ear
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 耳
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みみ
Romaji Transcription: mimi
Example Sentences
彼の耳はとても小さかった。
かれの みみ は とて も ちいさかっ た。
His ears were very small.
耳をすませば聞こえる。
みみ を すま せば きこえる。
If I perk up my ears, I can hear it.
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Common phrases
- 耳を傾ける— to listen carefully / lend an ear
- 彼の耳はとても小さかった。— His ears were very small.
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Frequency rank: #142 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "耳" mean?▼
The Japanese word "耳" means "ear" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "耳"?▼
The word "耳" is read as "みみ" (mimi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼の耳はとても小さかった。".
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