anatomy
Ear
耳 (mimi)
The ears are organs of hearing and balance, comprising the outer, middle, and inner ear. Common conditions include otitis media (middle ear infection), earwax buildup, and tinnitus. The inner ear also plays a role in balance; disorders such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) cause dizziness and are commonly seen in Japanese ear clinics.
Ear complaints are handled by otolaryngologists (耳鼻咽喉科, jibi-inkōka), also called ENT specialists.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Ear |
| Japanese (日本語) | 耳 |
| Chinese (中文) | 耳朵 |
| Korean (한국어) | 귀 |
| Portuguese | Ouvido |
| Spanish | Oído |
| Filipino | Tainga |
| Thai | หู |
| Vietnamese | Tai |
| Romanization | mimi |
Last reviewed: September 2026