耳
みみ · mimi
Ear
- hearing
- ear (for music, etc.)
- edge, crust, heel (of bread or cheese), selvedge (of woven fabric), selvage
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What does 耳 mean?
Ear. It can also mean: hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge, crust, heel (of bread or cheese), selvedge (of woven fabric), selvage.
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みみ (mimi). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 耳?
JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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