Translation of Japanese word "歯" to English
歯
は
[ha]
IPA: /ha/
Meaning
NounA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
How to use
歯 (ha) — 'tooth / teeth'. 歯を磨く — brush teeth. 歯医者 (haisha) — dentist. 虫歯 (mushiba) — cavity / decayed tooth.
🇬🇧 English
tooth / teeth
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 歯
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): は
Romaji Transcription: ha
Example Sentences
歯は、食べ物を咀嚼する器官です。
はは、たべものをくいしるきげんです。
Teeth are the organs that chew food.
歯を磨くには、まずは歯ブラシを選んでください。
はをまくには、まずははぶしをえんでください。
To brush your teeth, please choose a toothbrush first.
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- 歯を磨く— to brush teeth
Frequency rank: #699 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "歯" mean?▼
The Japanese word "歯" means "tooth / teeth" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "歯"?▼
The word "歯" is read as "は" (ha). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A tooth, which is an organ in the mouth that chews food.".
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