“Ear” in Japanese is 耳 (みみ), pronounced mimi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Ear. 耳が痛い, “my ears hurt”, also means a criticism hits home.
Example sentences
- 耳が痛いです。みみがいたいです。My ear hurts.
- うさぎの耳は長いです。うさぎのみみはながいです。Rabbits have long ears.
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FAQ
How do you say ear in Japanese?
Ear in Japanese is 耳 (みみ), pronounced “mimi”.
How do you write ear in Japanese?
It's written 耳 with kanji, or みみ in hiragana. Both are read mimi.
Is 耳 on the JLPT?
Yes. 耳 (mimi) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.