Japanese Word · Intermediate
耳を疑う
to doubt what one just heard
Pronunciation: say 耳を疑う
Meaning
to doubt what one just heard; hearing something surprising
Example
突然の話で自分の耳を疑った。
What I just heard caught me off guard.
Practice tips
- Practice 耳を疑う out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.