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耳 kanji: meaning “ear”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
ear
On'yomi
ジ
Kun'yomi
みみ

Picture story to remember 耳

Picture a big ear seen from the side, its curled folds drawn as little lines: the ear.

How to write 耳: stroke order

耳 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 耳

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Kanji that share parts with 耳.