1An earpick — a small tool used to remove earwax (typically made of bamboo, metal, or plastic).
旅行先でかわいい耳かきを土産に買った。
I bought a cute earpick as a souvenir on my trip.
祖母は竹製の耳かきを大事にしている。
My grandmother cherishes her bamboo earpick.
薬局で金属製の耳かきを見つけた。
I found a metal earpick at the pharmacy.
2The act of cleaning one's ears with an earpick; commonly expressed as 'to earpick' (耳かきする) in spoken Japanese.
就寝前に母に耳かきをしてもらった。
Before bed my mother cleaned my ears for me with an earpick.
耳かきはやり過ぎると耳を傷めるので注意が必要だ。
Be careful not to overuse an earpick, as it can damage the ear.
最近は綿棒で耳かきする人も多い。
These days many people use cotton swabs to clean their ears.