漢字城 Kanji Fortress

耳 ear

On'yomi
ジ
Kun'yomi
みみ
Strokes
6
JLPT
N5
Taught in
Primary school, year 1

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
耳 is written in 6 strokes. Each panel adds the next one; the dot marks where the brush starts.

Remember it

A long shape with lines across it, like the ridges inside an ear — hang it on the side of your head and listen.

A common word

  • 耳鼻科 じびか ENT clinic

Example sentences

  • みみがいたいです。

    My ear hurts.

  • あのいぬはみみがおおきいですね。

    That dog has big ears, doesn't it?