耳みみの遠とおい

expression, i-adjective

hard of hearing

Describes someone who has difficulty hearing; a polite, indirect expression. Often used with 年を取ると or similar contexts. Compare with 耳が遠い, which is more common.

See also: 耳が遠い

• 祖そ父ふは耳みみの遠とおいので、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.

• 年としを取とると耳みみの遠とおくなる人ひとが多おおい。

  Many people become hard of hearing as they get older.