初耳
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Noun meaning 'first hearing' or 'news heard for the first time.' Often used in phrases like 『初耳です』 (hatsumimi desu, 'It's my first time hearing that') to express surprise or novelty.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Mika are sharing interesting news and gossip over coffee.
初耳
はつみみ
something heard for the first time
Advanced ExpansionIdioms & Proverbs
Memory Hook
Imagine hearing a secret for the first time and your ears perk up — '初耳' (hatsumimi, 'something heard for the first time') sounds like 'hats' (as in first) and 'mimi' (ears). 'First ears' → 初耳!
Cultural Note
In Japanese conversations, 『初耳です』 (hatsumimi desu, 'It's my first time hearing that') is a common polite expression to show surprise or interest when learning new information, often used in casual or formal settings.
Forms
Base: 初耳Noun meaning 'first hearing' or 'news heard for the first time.' Often used in phrases like 『初耳です』 (hatsumimi desu, 'It's my first time hearing that') to express surprise or novelty.