耳抜き

みみぬき

Also written 耳ぬき

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb ear clearing; clearing the ears (i.e.: equalizing pressure in the ears with external pressure)

Kanji

• 耳 ear. Read as みみ.
• 抜 pull out. Read as ぬき.

Example sentences

• 海に潜ったら耳抜きしてください。
  If you go underwater, hold your nose and blow to clear your ears.

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