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What is the Kanji for 'Tooth'? | 歯

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Tooth', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Tooth' is 歯.

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    Reading

    kunyomiは

    ha

    onyomiし

    shi

    Parts

    米Rice 止Stop 凵Open box

    Example Word

    歯: tooth. The Japanese noun '歯 (は)' means 'tooth'. It refers to the hard, calcified structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and medical contexts. For example: I have a toothache「歯が痛い」(はがいたい). Brush your teeth「歯を磨きなさい」(はをみがきなさい). The word can also be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase '歯が立たない (はがたたない)', which means 'unable to handle' or 'too difficult to tackle'.

    Radical

    止

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1006

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 歯

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    止

    Meaning

    Stop

    radical

    凵

    Meaning

    Open box

歯 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    齢

    Meaning

    Age

Words Using 歯

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    word

    歯科

    Meaning

    Dentistry

    word

    歯ブラシ

    Meaning

    Toothbrush

    word

    虫歯

    Meaning

    Cavity

    word

    歯磨き

    Meaning

    Toothpaste, Tooth brushing

    word

    歯医者

    Meaning

    Dentist

Kanji Related to 歯 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

Kanji Related to 歯 Through the Part 止

These 9 kanji contain the part 止 as well.

    kanji

    歩

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    歴

    Meaning

    Curriculum, Continuation

    kanji

    渋

    Meaning

    Astringent, Not going smoothly

    kanji

    企

    Meaning

    Plan, Project

    kanji

    武

    Meaning

    Military

    kanji

    正

    Meaning

    Correct

    kanji

    祉

    Meaning

    Blessedness, Welfare

    kanji

    肯

    Meaning

    Assent, Agreement

    kanji

    歳

    Meaning

    Year, Years old

Kanji Related to 歯 Through the Part 凵

These 6 kanji contain the part 凵 as well.

    kanji

    山

    Meaning

    Mountain

    kanji

    出

    Meaning

    Exit

    kanji

    凹

    Meaning

    Concave, Hollow

    kanji

    凶

    Meaning

    Villain, Bad luck

    kanji

    画

    Meaning

    Picture

    kanji

    凸

    Meaning

    Convex, Uneven

Learn the Kanji 歯

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 歯 mean?

歯 means 'Tooth'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.