歯

tooth

JLPT N3 Grade 3 12 strokes

Kun'yomi: は
On'yomi: シ

歯 means "tooth". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read は in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.

Example word

歯は

tooth

Stroke order & writing

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歯 in example sentences

が。
Ha ga itai.
I've got a toothache.
がの？
Ha ga itai no?
Do you have a toothache?
歯はが痛い[いたい]です。
Ha ga itai desu.
I have a toothache.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 歯

歯 tooth
歯医者 dentist
歯ブラシ toothbrush
歯科 dentistry
歯痛 toothache

Common questions

What does the kanji 歯 mean?: 歯 means "tooth". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 歯 have?: 歯 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 歯 read?: It is read は in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 歯?: 歯 is a JLPT N3 kanji.

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