Translation of Japanese word "歯ブラシ" to English
歯ブラシ
はブラシ
[haburashi]
IPA: /hɑbɯɾɑɕi/
Meaning
NounA brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. [from 17th c.].
How to use
歯ブラシ (haburashi) — 'toothbrush' (compound of ha (tooth) and brush). 歯を磨く (ha wo migaku) — brush teeth.
🇬🇧 English
toothbrush
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 歯ブラシ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はブラシ
Romaji Transcription: haburashi
Example Sentences
歯ブラシで歯をきれいにする。
はぶらしがではをきれいにする
I clean my teeth with a toothbrush.
歯ブラシを忘れてきてしまった。
はぶらしがをわすれてきてしまった
I forgot to bring my toothbrush.
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What does the Japanese word "歯ブラシ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "歯ブラシ" means "toothbrush" in English.
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The word "歯ブラシ" is read as "はブラシ" (haburashi). 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 tool used to clean teeth.".
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