Japanese

みみもと
Meaning: by the ear; close to the ear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

耳
元

Example sentences

She whispered something in my ear.
彼は彼女の耳元で、愛の言葉を囁いた。
He whispered words of love into her ear.
彼は私の耳元で愛の言葉をささやいた。
He whispered words of love in my ear.
蜂が耳元でぶんぶんと飛び回っていて、とても怖かった。
A bee was buzzing around my ear, and it was very scary.
彼女は愛の囁きを耳元で聞いた。
She heard a whisper of love in her ear.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area immediately next to someone's ear.

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