| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 歯 | は | ハ |
Pronunciation: ha
How to Say It Outloud: Ha
Usage: Used to refer to teeth in a general sense.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼は歯が痛いと言っている。
彼は歯が痛いと言っている。Example Sentence English:He says his teeth hurt.
He says his teeth hurt.Dictionary
歯はCommon wordjlpt-n5
Noun- tooth; teeth
- tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog
- support (of a geta)
- Human tooth
歯磨きはみがきCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- dental brushing; brushing one's teeth
- dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
- Tooth brushing
歯並びはならび
Noun- row of teeth; set of teeth; dentition
食いしばるくいしばる
Godan verb with 'ru' endingTransitive verb
- to set one's teeth; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
鑢目やすりめ
Noun- teeth (of a rasp)
- rasped area
歯牙しが
Noun- teeth (and tusks)
奥歯おくば
Noun- molars; back teeth
歯形はがた
Noun- impression of the teeth; tooth mold (mould)
- tooth mark; teeth marks
歯列しれつ
Noun- row of teeth
歯抜けはぬけ
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- having missing teeth; toothlessness
削歯さくし
Noun- teeth clipping; teeth filing
断歯だんし
Noun- teeth clipping; grinding down teeth
かぶり付くかぶりつく
Godan verb with 'ku' endingIntransitive verb
- to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
Intransitive verb
- to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
やっとやっとCommon wordjlpt-n4
Adverb (fukushi)- at last; finally
- barely; narrowly; just; by the skin of one's teeth
務歯むし
Noun- zipper teeth; zip teeth
乳歯にゅうし
Noun- baby tooth; milk tooth; first set of teeth
反っ歯そっぱ
Noun- prominent front teeth; buckteeth; projecting teeth
歯並みはなみ
Noun- row of teeth; set of teeth; dentition
歯を磨くはをみがく
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Godan verb with 'ku' ending
- to brush one's teeth
食らいつくくらいつく
Godan verb with 'ku' endingIntransitive verb
- to bite at; to snap at; to nibble
Intransitive verb
- to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
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