Kanji

What does the kanji 耳 mean?

耳 means ear. On'yomi ジ. Kun'yomi みみ.

Quick facts
On'yomiジ
Kun'yomiみみ
Strokes6
Main radical耳
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ジKun'yomi みみ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes

ear

Memory hook

Strokes tracing the rim and the inside of the ear — EAR.

Main radical

耳ear 6 strokes

Stroke order · 6 strokes

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Common words

  • 耳みみear
  • 耳鼻科じびかENT (ear, nose, and throat department)

More words with this kanji

  • 初耳はつみみfirst time hearing (of something), news to me

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.