耳

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Kana: みみ

Romaji: mimi

Definitions

noun

1

ear

2

hearing

3

edge; crust

4

selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage

Kanji

耳

Readings: ジ、 みみ

Meaning: ear

Example Sentences

初耳(はつみみ)ですね。

➥This is the first time I heard about it.

空耳(そらみみ)ですよ。

➥You are hearing things.

彼(かれ)は耳(みみ)が鋭(するど)い。

➥He has sharp hearing.

耳(みみ)がほてる。

➥My ears burn.

彼(かれ)は耳(みみ)が早(はや)い。

➥He is quick to learn.

耳寄(みみよ)りな話(はなし)だ。

➥You've told me something.