耳みみが遠とおい

expression, i-adjective

hard of hearing; poor hearing

Describes someone who has difficulty hearing; a polite, indirect way to say someone is hard of hearing. Often used to describe elderly people.

See also: 耳の遠い

• 祖そ父ふは耳みみが遠とおいので、大おおきい声こえで話はなしてください。

  My grandfather is hard of hearing, so please speak in a loud voice.

• 最さい近きん耳みみが遠とおくなった気きがする。

  I feel like my hearing has gotten worse lately.