耳
ear
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph depicting a human ear.
Symbolism
Hearing, listening, information. Represents humble listening attitude.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing on the earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 耳
Four-Character Compounds
馬耳東風
ばじとうふう
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
忠言逆耳
ちゅうげんぎゃくじ
good advice is harsh to the ears; honest advice is often unpleasant to the ears
飛耳長目
ひじちょうもく
sharp eyes and ears used for collecting information far and wide; having the acumen and shrewd discernment gained by widely-collected information; being well-versed on a subject
Proverbs & Idioms
馬の耳に念仏
うまのみみにねんぶつ
Preaching to a horse
Wasting words on someone who won't listen
耳を揃えて
みみをそろえて
With ears aligned
Paying the full amount in order
Anime & Manga
耳をすませば
Whisper of the Heart
A well-known work with 耳 in its Japanese title.
勇者パーティーを追放されたビーストテイマー、最強種の猫耳少女と出会う
Beast Tamer
A well-known work with 耳 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 耳 mean in Japanese?
耳 means ear.
How do you read 耳?
On'yomi: ジ (JI). Kun'yomi: みみ (mimi).
How many strokes does 耳 have?
耳 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 耳 (ear).
Is 耳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
耳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ear. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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