ear

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 耳 is read みみ, has 6 strokes, and represents the ear and hearing.
• Basic usage: 耳 is read みみ, and 耳栓 is read みみせん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 耳 and 耳栓
  • 耳 means ear.
  • 冷たい風に当たって耳が痛くなった。 means “The cold wind made my ears hurt.”
  • 耳栓 means earplugs.
  • 工事の音が大きいので耳栓を着けた。 means “The construction was loud, so I wore earplugs.”