Japanese · Body & Health
耳
mimi
Ear
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ of hearing and balance. Used in expressions like 耳が遠い (mimi ga tooi, hard of hearing) and 耳を傾ける (to listen carefully).
Example
耳が痛いので、病院に行きます。
My ear hurts, so I will go to the hospital.
Etymology
The term '耳' (mimi) has ancient Japanese origins, linked to words that denote the sense of hearing across different languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'耳' (mimi) is frequently used in both speaking and writing across a range of settings, being universally recognized in everyday conversation with no regional differences.