noun
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
Medical term for the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. Commonly used in everyday conversation as well.
最近、耳鳴りがひどくて眠れない。
Lately, my tinnitus has been so bad I can't sleep.
耳鳴りの原因はストレスかもしれない。
The cause of the ringing in my ears might be stress.