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耳元

耳許、 耳もと

Reading

Kana: みみもと
Romaji: mimimoto
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

close to the ear; into someone's ear

Note: usu. 耳元で

Kanji

Readings: ジ、 みみ
Meaning: ear
Readings: ゲン、 ガン、 もと
Meanings: beginning, former time, origin
Readings: キョ、 ゆる.す、 もと
Meanings: permit, approve

Example Sentences

耳元(みみもと)でうるさくしないでくれ。
➥Don't buzz about my ears.
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(かれ)(わたし)耳元(みみもと)でその(こた)えを(ささや)いた。
➥He whispered the answer in my ear.
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彼女(かのじょ)はそっと(わたし)耳元(みみもと)()った。
➥She whispered it in my ear.
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若者(わかもの)はかがみこんで、トムの耳元(みみもと)大声(おおごえ)()げた。
➥The lad leaned over and shouted into Tom's ear.
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