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ringing in the ears; tinnitus
A condition where one perceives sounds such as ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears without an external source. Can be temporary (from loud noise or pressure changes) or chronic.
耳鳴りがする。
I have ringing in my ears.
ライブの後、耳鳴りが止まらなかった。
After the concert, the ringing in my ears wouldn't stop.
耳鳴りが続くようなら、耳鼻科を受診したほうがいい。
If the ringing in your ears continues, you should see an ENT doctor.
Composed of 耳 (ear) + 鳴り (ringing, sounding). The verb form is 耳鳴りがする (to have ringing in the ears) — note that it uses がする, not をする.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 耳鳴りがする: to have ringing in the ears
- 耳鳴りが止まらない: the ringing won't stop
- 耳鳴りが続く: the ringing continues
- 耳鳴りの治療: treatment for tinnitus
RELATED WORDS:
- 難聴: hearing loss, hard of hearing
- 耳鼻科: ENT department (ear, nose, throat)
- めまい}: dizziness — often accompanies {耳鳴り