Meaning
tooth, gear
This kanji refers to physical teeth as well as figurative teeth, such as the teeth of gears or combs.
- 歯 — tooth
- 歯車 — gear
- 歯科 — dentistry
- 虫歯 — cavity
- 歯並び — alignment of teeth
The shape of the kanji symbolizes teeth in the mouth. In older forms, it showed a row of teeth. Over time, it also came to represent something biting or grinding, including mechanical uses like "gear."
歯を磨くことは 大切です。
Brushing your teeth is important.
この時計は 歯車で動いています。
This clock works with gears.
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