How do you say “Ear” in Japanese? 「耳(みみ)」Mimi

How do you say “Ear” in Japanese? 「耳(みみ)」Mimi Noun

Noun: 耳(みみ)

Romaji Reading: mimi
Meaning: ear

Example Sentences with「耳(みみ)」

私は聞きたくないので耳をふさぎました。
Watashi wa kikitakunai node mimi o fusagimashita.
I closed my ears, because I didn’t want to hear it.


ウサギの耳は長い。
Usagi no mimi wa nagai.
Rabbits have long ears.


耳にピアスの穴を開けました。
Mimi ni piasu no ana o akemashita.
I made a hole for a piercing in my ear.


寒くて耳が赤くなる。
Samukute mimi ga akaku naru.
It’s cold and my ears have turned red.


(私の)髪の毛が耳を覆っています。
(Watashi no) kaminoke ga mimi o ōtte imasu.
My hair covers my ears.


耳が痒い。
Mimi ga kayui.
My ears are itchy.


耳かきを取ってください。
Mimikaki o totte kudasai.
Please pass me the ear pick.

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