Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Ear

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person listening attentively with their ear. The three horizontal lines represent the external part of the ear, while the vertical line symbolizes the ear canal leading to the ear drum.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '耳' is an intermediate level character commonly encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 and N2 levels. Understanding its readings and meanings will aid in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は耳が聞こえない。

  He is deaf.

  かれはみみがきこえない。

  kare wa mimi ga kikoenai.

  Pronunciation

• 耳を守って音楽を楽しみましょう。

  Let's protect our ears and enjoy music.

  みみをまもっておんがくをたのしみましょう。

  mimi o mamotte ongaku o tanoshimimashou.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女はおしゃべりが大好きで、耳が痛いほど話します。

  She loves to talk so much that it hurts our ears.

  かのじょはおしゃべりがだいすきで、みみがいたいほどはなします。

  kanojo wa oshaberi ga daisuki de, mimi ga itai hodo hanashimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '耳' is a common character used to express the concept of 'ear', making it important to learn for the JLPT.
• Remember that the reading 'みみ' refers specifically to the physical organ, while the onyomi 'ジ' is used in compound words related to hearing or sound.
• Practice writing the kanji to solidify its stroke order and improve recognition.
• Pay attention to words containing '耳' and their usage in different contexts.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '耳川' (Mimikawa) or '耳田' (Mimida) use the kanji '耳'. It can symbolize a connection to nature or depict a person with keen listening abilities.