Meaning of 耳 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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耳JLPT 5
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Kana Readingみみ
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Romajimimi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- ear
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- hearing
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- edge; crust
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
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Example Sentences
耳, みみ used in context
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ただし押し込む瞬間気圧の変化のせいでしょうか、耳がツンとするのが難点です。
However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you put them, having your ears pop is a problem.
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返事を待つアリスに向けられたのは突然の咆哮。それは耳を貫かんばかりに鋭く、天に届かんばかりに大きく響くものでした。
What Alice, waiting for a reply, was faced with was a sudden howl. It was a resounding noise, sharp as to burst her ear drums, loud as to reach unto the heavens.
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Mrs Tanaka's characteristic curly hair was sticking up behind her ear.
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Your ears pop when the plane takes off.
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Walls have ears, shouji have eyes.
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They don't have an ear for music.
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