Translation and Meaning of: 歯 - ha

The Japanese word 「歯」(ha) refers to the tooth, one of the essential parts of the human body for chewing and speaking. In terms of etymology, this kanji combines the radical 「齒」 which represents teeth or something related to the act of chewing. The kanji maintains a clear and direct visual representation of the function it performs, reminding of the shape and importance of teeth in various cultures and traditions around the world.

Historically, the origin of the kanji 「歯」 dates back to ancient China, where representative characters were used to symbolize fundamental concepts of human life. Thus, 「歯」 is not just a symbol for teeth but also carries cultural connotations associated with health and well-being. With the development of the Japanese language, this character was integrated and began to be used not only in medical contexts but also in idiomatic phrases and Japanese cultural expressions.

In addition to the kanji itself, the pronunciation and variants of the expression 「は」(ha) are common in combinations of compound words such as 「歯医者」(haisha), which means dentist, or 「歯痛」(shitsu), which refers to a toothache. The understanding and use of 「歯」 in the Japanese vocabulary highlight its importance, going beyond its basic function to also include aspects of oral health and personal care. Healthy teeth have always been a sign of vitality, and in Japan, oral hygiene practices are highly valued and incorporated into daily life.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 歯科 (Shika) - Odontologia
• 歯医者 (Haisha) - Dentist (professional)
• 歯科医 (Shika-i) - Dentist (title)
• 歯科医師 (Shikaishi) - Dentist (qualified)
• 歯科医院 (Shika-iin) - Dental clinic
• 歯科診療 (Shika shinryou) - Dental treatment
• 歯科治療 (Shika chiryou) - Dental treatment
• 歯磨き (Hamigaki) - Dental brushing
• 歯磨き粉 (Hamigakiko) - Toothpaste
• 歯ブラシ (Haburashi) - Toothbrush
• 歯垢 (Shikou) - Bacterial plaque (tartar)
• 歯茎 (Haguki) - Gengiva
• 歯肉 (Shiniku) - Gingival tissue
• 歯槽膿漏 (Shisou nourou) - Periodontite
• 歯周病 (Shishuu byou) - Periodontal disease
• 歯痛 (Ha itai) - Toothache
• 歯石 (Shiseki) - Dental calculus

歯

Romaji: ha
Kana: は
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: dente

Meaning in English: tooth

Definition: Hard and white bony organ located inside the mouth. Used to chew food and drinks.

Example Sentences - (歯) ha

See below some example sentences:

酸性の飲み物は歯に悪いです。

Sansei no nomimono wa ha ni warui desu

Acidic drinks are bad for the teeth.

Acidic drinks are bad for your teeth.

• 酸性の - ácido
• 飲み物 - bebida
• は - Topic particle
• 歯 - dentes
• に - particle indicating target
• 悪い - ruim
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

歯磨きは大切です。

Haguki wa taisetsu desu

A escovação dos dentes é importante.

Escovar os dentes é importante.

• 歯磨き - escovação dos dentes
• は - Topic particle
• 大切 - important, valuable
• です - verb "to be" in the polite form

歯科医は歯の健康を守るために大切な存在です。

Shikai wa ha no kenkō o mamoru tame ni taisetsu na sonzai desu

Dentists are important to protect dental health.

Dentists are important to protect dental health.

• 歯科医 - dentista
• は - Topic particle
• 歯の健康 - dental health
• を - direct object particle
• 守る - proteger
• ために - for
• 大切な - important
• 存在 - existence
• です - Verb "to be"

歯車がうまくかみ合わないと機械は動かない。

Haguruma ga umaku kamiawanai to kikai wa ugokanai

If the gears do not fit well

If the gears are not involved well, the machine will not work.

• 歯車 (haguruma) - engrenagem
• が (ga) - subject particle
• うまく (umaku) - skillfully, well
• かみ合わない (kamiawanai) - not fitting in, not adjusting
• と (to) - partícula condicional
• 機械 (kikai) - máquina
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 動かない (ugokanai) - not moving, not working

歯を磨くことは大切です。

Ha wo migaku koto wa taisetsu desu

É importante escovar os dentes.

• 歯を磨くこと - a ação de escovar os dentes
• は - Topic particle
• 大切 - important, valuable
• です - verb to be in the polite form

私は毎日歯を磨きます。

Watashi wa mainichi ha wo migakimasu

Eu escovo meus dentes todos os dias.

Eu escovo os meus dentes todos os dias.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 毎日 - adverb meaning "every day"
• 歯 - substantivo que significa "dente"
• を - partícula que indica o objeto direto da frase, neste caso "dente"
• 磨きます - verbo que significa "escovar"