Ear in Japanese
"ear" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
耳
mimi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ear". The most common choice is shown first.
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ear
Reading: ji
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting a human ear.
What it carries
Hearing, listening, information. Represents humble listening attitude.
Related kanji for "ear"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ear?
The most common kanji for "ear" is 耳, read as ji. It means ear. Related kanji: 穂 (ear).
How many strokes does 耳 have?
耳 has 6 strokes.