Kanji 耳: ear
Key takeaways
Kanji 耳: ear. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 耳
ear
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character is a pictograph modeled after the shape of a human ear. The vertical lines represent the outer rim, while the horizontal lines represent the ridges inside the ear. Simply visualize the physical organ used for hearing to remember its shape.
