耳障り (mimizawari) Japanese meaning: harsh to the ear | KotomoraI can't concentrate because of the jarring music.
Usage patterns
〈物〉が耳障りだfor a sound or voice to be grating/harsh to the ear
His way of speaking is grating to the ear.
耳障りな〈物〉a grating, harsh (sound, noise, etc.)
The grating noise of the construction work continues.
〈物〉が耳障りに聞こえるto sound harsh/grating to the ear
That high-pitched voice sounded grating.
