English–Japanese
“ear” in Japanese
How to say “ear” in Japanese
“Ear” in Japanese is 耳 (mimi).
Describes the part of the body that detects sound and helps a person hear.
Example sentences with 耳
冬は耳が冷たくなります。fuyu wa mimi ga tsume ta ku na ri ma su
My ears get cold in winter.
大きな音を聞いて、耳が痛くなりました。ō ki na oto o ki i te mimi ga ita ku na ri ma shi ta
My ears started to hurt after I heard a loud noise.
Tips for using 耳
- The expression 耳が早い (mimi ga hayai) describes someone who hears news quickly, linking the ear with receiving information before others.
Other Japanese words for “ear”
秋には稲の穂が垂れます。aki ni wa ine no ho ga ta re ma su
The ears of the rice droop in autumn.