Japanese word

歯磨き

Pronunciation

Romajihamigaki

Meaning

  • nounbrushing one's teeth

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 食後の歯磨きshoku go no ha miga ki

    brushing one's teeth after meals

  • 歯磨きをするha miga ki o su ru

    brush one's teeth

Definition in Japanese

歯を磨いて口の中を清潔にすること。ha o miga i te kuchi no naka o sei ketsu ni su ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun 歯磨き (hamigaki, "tooth brushing") combines 歯 (ha, "tooth") with 磨き (migaki, "polishing"), the noun form of 磨く (migaku, "to polish").

Usage tips

  • 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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