耳
KanjiJLPT N3
Ear
Mnemonic
Resembles the side view of an ear turned to listen.
Details
The keyword for 耳 is ear. This kanji is a pictograph that directly represents the human ear, depicting its outer shape. It refers to the physical organ of hearing and, by extension, can relate to the sense of hearing or the ability to listen. It is one of the most straightforward kanji, maintaining a close resemblance to its original pictographic form.
- On'yomi
- じ
- Kun'yomi
- みみ