Kanji · N4 · 6 strokes
耳 / ear
Kanji for ear.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | みみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
耳 carries the meaning ear.
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How to write 耳
Trace 耳 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 耳
耳みみear
耳鼻科じびかotolaryngology department / ear and nose specialist
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耳 in context
象の耳は大きいです。
ぞうのみみはおおきいです。
An elephant's ears are big.
アレルギーですから耳鼻科へ行きます。
あれるぎーですからじびかへいきます。
I have allergies so I'm going to the ENT department.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 耳 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
耳 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/耳
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