English–Japanese
“cavity” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimushiba
Example
冷たい水を飲むと、虫歯が痛みます。tsume ta i mizu o no mu to mushi ba ga ita mi ma su
My cavity hurts when I drink cold water.
How to say “cavity” in Japanese
“Cavity” in Japanese is 虫歯 (mushiba).
Describes a hole or weakened area in a tooth formed when decay wears it away.
Example sentences with 虫歯
歯医者で虫歯を治療してもらいました。ha i sha de mushi ba o chi ryō shi te mo ra i ma shi ta
I had my cavity treated at the dentist.
Tips for using 虫歯
- In everyday English, cavity often names the hole found by a dentist, whereas tooth decay names the wider damaging process.