耳目

じもく

Also written じぼく

Meanings

1. Noun eyes and ears; seeing and hearing
2. one's attention; one's interest

Kanji

• 耳 ear. Read as ジ.
• 目 eye. Read as モク.

Common phrases

• 耳目を集める (じもくをあつめる) to attract interest

Words containing 耳目

• 耳目に触れる (じもくにふれる) to come to one's notice
• 耳目を驚かす (じもくをおどろかす) to take by surprise
• 耳目を集める (じもくをあつめる) to attract interest

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