Meaning

Primary

Eardrum

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You can hear something beat because of a membrane in your ear called an eardrum. Make sure you don't stick your fingers too far in your ear or you could really hurt it.

Reading

こまく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

そんなに大声を出されたら鼓膜が破れるよ。

If you play things that loudly you’ll tear your eardrums.

Kanji Composition