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耳
On'yomi
ジ
JI
Kun'yomi
みみ
mimi
ear
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1328
Radical耳ear(6)
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Strokes6
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
Four-Character Compounds
馬耳東風
ばじとうふう
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears; utter indifference
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; good advice is harsh 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; sharp eyes and ears used for collecting information far and wide
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