耳 — Ear
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Common Japanese Words with 耳 (Ear)
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Ear (耳) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 耳 (Ear)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 耳 (Ear)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 耳 ("Ear", read as じ) is: When you hear Gin&Tonic (じ) with your big ear, scream me! me! (みみ)! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 耳 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 耳 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 耳 means "Ear". Its primary reading is じ (On'yomi: じ; Kun'yomi: みみ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 耳?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 耳 include: 耳 (みみ - ear).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 耳 (Ear) faster?
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