lop-eared; drooping ears
Describes ears that hang down, typically of dogs or rabbits. Often used as a noun or no-adjective.
うちの犬は垂れ耳で、とてもかわいい。
Our dog has floppy ears and is very cute.
垂れ耳のうさぎ
I have a lop-eared rabbit.
Standard kanji spelling.
Less common variant; 垂れ耳 is preferred.
Compound of 垂れ (tare, 'hanging') + 耳 (mimi, 'ear').