Quick answer
耳 is the kanji for "Ear". The most common reading is みみ (mimi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Ear
Also : Hearing · Ears
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 耳 represents 'EAR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ear.
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with ear. Kun-reading: みみ.
Example Sentences
耳が痛くて病院へ行きました。
みみがいたくてびょういんへいきました。
My ear hurt so I went to the hospital.
音楽を耳で覚えました。
おんがくをみみでおぼえました。
I learned music by ear.
Vocabulary using 耳
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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