Japanese

みみ
Meaning: ear
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

耳

Example sentences

My ear hurts a little.
子猫が親猫の耳を舐めている。
A kitten is licking its parent cat's ear.
彼女は初心者の話にも熱心に耳を傾けた。
She listened intently even to the beginner's story.
弾丸が耳のすぐ横をかすめた。
The bullet grazed right past my ear.
彼は両手で耳をふさいだ
He covered his ears with both hands.
彼女は耳をすまして、遠くから聞こえる鳥のさえずりを聞いていた。
She strained her ears to listen to the birds chirping in the distance.
ウサギは長い耳とふわふわした毛が特徴の動物だ。
Rabbits are animals characterized by long ears and fluffy fur.
賢者は長い耳と短い舌を持つと言われており、聞くことの重要性を説いています。
It is said that a wise man has long ears and a short tongue, emphasizing the importance of listening.
寒さで耳が千切れそうだ。
My ears feel like they're going to tear off from the cold.
彼女は耳に新しいピアスを付けた。
She put on new piercings in her ears.

Usage Notes

The organ used for hearing.

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