No. 1,656 in Japanese
耳
Ear.
In a sentence
猫の耳がとてもかわいいです。
A cat's ears are very cute.
In this sentence, '耳' refers to the physical ears of the cat, highlighting the anatomical context.
音楽を聴くときに耳を傾けます。
When listening to music, I give an ear.
Here, '耳' is used metaphorically to mean paying attention or actively listening.
彼は耳が遠いので、大きな声で話します。
He is hard of hearing, so I speak loudly.
'耳' in this context represents the function of hearing, emphasizing a reduced capability in the individual.
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