ブラシ

ぶらし
noun
brush
1. brush
A tool with bristles used for cleaning, grooming, or painting.
(かみ)をブラシで(ととの)えた。
I brushed my hair.
()ブラシを()わなければ。
I need to buy a toothbrush.
(くつ)をブラシできれいにしてから()かけた。
I cleaned my shoes with a brush before going out.

ブラシ is a loanword from English "brush," referring to various types of brushes.

COMMON TYPES:

  • ()ブラシ: toothbrush
  • ヘアブラシ: hairbrush
  • 洋服(ようふく)ブラシ: clothes brush
  • (くつ)ブラシ: shoe brush
  • ペイントブラシ: paintbrush

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ブラシをかける: to brush
  • ブラシで(みが)く: to polish with a brush
  • ブラシで(ととの)える: to groom with a brush

RELATED WORDS:

  • (くし): comb
  • たわし: scrubbing brush (for dishes)