歯

JLPT N3

tooth

Readings

On’yomi: シ (shi)

Kun’yomi: は (ha)

tooth

Structure

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Mnemonic

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Etymology

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Vocabulary

歯

は

tooth

歯医者

はいしゃ

dentist

歯磨き

はみがき

brushing teeth

虫歯

むしば

cavity

歯車

はぐるま

gear

Example Sentences

歯が痛いです。

はがいたいです。

My tooth hurts.

歯医者です。

はいしゃです。

It is a dentist.

歯磨きします。

はみがきします。

I brush my teeth.

虫歯です。

むしばです。

It is a cavity.

歯車です。

はぐるまです。

It is a gear.

Cultural Note

🪥 In Japan, dental health is symbolically linked to discipline and self-care. The tradition of “Tooth Day” (歯の日) is celebrated on June 4th (6/4), chosen because the numbers 6 (む) and 4 (し) form “mushi” — meaning “tooth decay” — encouraging people to take care of their teeth.