Meaning

Primary

Whisper In Ear

Alternative

Whisper In One's Ear

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You feel your ear getting… hit? This is the feeling of a whisper in your ear; perhaps a secret, or some other confidential tidbit of information. Whatever it is it has impact, which is why it feels like a hit!

Note that this word is more often used in writing than in casual speech.

Reading

みみうち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings for both kanji, but you know them both now, so you should be able to read this too!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 耳打ちをする

    to whisper into someone's ear

    耳打ちをしてくれる

    to receive a whisper in the ear

    耳打ちをしている

    to be whispering into an ear

Context Sentences

「ありがとう」と耳打ちした。

"Thanks," I whispered in their ear.

山下先生は田中先生に耳打ちした。

Yamashita-sensei whispered in Tanaka-sensei's ear.

大人の耳打ちって、セクシーよね。

Adults' whispers are sexy, right?

Kanji Composition