It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 耳 (mimi)
Meaning: ”ear.”
Examples
- 耳が いたい。 My ears hurt.
- 耳が痛いです。 I have an earache.
- 彼は耳を掻いた。 He scratched his ears.
- 耳障りな音がした There was a jarring sound.
- 僕は、耳を疑った。 I couldn’t believe my ears. (“I doubted my ears.”)
- 妙な噂を耳にした。 I heard a strange rumor.
- 娘は耳が痒いです。 My daughter’s ears itch.
- 彼女は耳元で囁いた She whispered in my ear.
- 悪い噂を耳にした。 I heard a bad rumor.
- その言葉は初耳です。 It’s the first time I hear this word.
