耳障り

Reading

Kana: みみざわり

Romaji: mimizawari

Definition

adj-na

noun

1

hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating; jarring; cacophonous

Kanji

耳

Readings: ジ、 みみ

Meaning: ear

障

Readings: ショウ、 さわ.る

Meanings: hinder, hurt, harm

Example Sentences

耳障(みみざわ)りな音(おと)が聞(き)こえる。

➥I hear a noise offensive to the ear.

車(くるま)の騒音(そうおん)はとても耳障(みみざわ)りだ。

➥Traffic noise is very harsh to the ear.