English–Japanese

“brushing one's teeth” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihamigaki

Example

毎朝歯磨きをします。mai asa ha miga ki o shi ma su

I brush my teeth every morning.

Illustration for 歯磨き (brushing one's teeth)

How to say “brushing one's teeth” in Japanese

“Brushing one's teeth” in Japanese is 歯磨き (hamigaki).

It describes the routine of cleaning the teeth to keep the mouth fresh and healthy.

Full entry for 歯磨き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 歯磨き

食後の歯磨きを習慣にしています。shoku go no ha miga ki o shū kan ni shi te i ma su

Brushing my teeth after meals is part of my daily routine.

Tips for using 歯磨き

  • 歯磨き (hamigaki) is a natural noun for talking about personal routines, such as what people do before leaving home or going to bed.

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