also: じもう
noun
ear hair; hairs of the tragus
Refers to the fine hairs growing on or inside the ear, especially the tragus. The reading みみげ is standard; じもう is a rare alternative.
耳毛が伸びてきたので、カットしてもらった。
My ear hair had grown, so I had it trimmed.
耳毛の処理は意外と難しい。
Dealing with ear hair is surprisingly difficult.
鼻毛 refers specifically to nose hair, while 耳毛 refers to ear hair.
Compound of 耳 (ear) and 毛 (hair). The reading みみげ is the standard kun'yomi combination; じもう is a rare on'yomi reading.