JLPT N1 Vocabulary 初耳 (hatsumimi) something heard for the first time JLPT N1 Learning Done Flashcards Recall mode Meaning 初耳 (はつみみ, hatsumimi) is a JLPT N1 vocabulary word meaning “something heard for the first time”. Kanji in this word 初 first time 耳 ear Example sentences 1 このニュースは 初耳はつみみです。 This news is new to me. ← Previous切り替える All N1 vocabulary Next →篭る