JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
耳 — ear
- Reading
- ジ・みみ
- Meaning
- ear
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
耳 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジ・みみ and it means ear. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
耳 appears in everyday japanese words such as 耳 (ear), 初耳 (something heard for the first time) and 耳鼻科 (otolaryngology).
Japanese words containing 耳
Frequently asked questions
What does 耳 mean in Japanese?
耳 means ear in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 耳 read?
耳 is read ジ・みみ. Reading it inside real words — 耳 and 初耳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耳 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 耳 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耳 in a word?
A common word containing 耳 is 耳 (みみ) — "ear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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