歯(は)ブラシ

はぶらし
noun
toothbrush
1. toothbrush
toothbrush
歯(は)ブラシを新(あたら)しいのに替(か)えた。
I replaced my toothbrush with a new one.
旅行(りょこう)に歯(は)ブラシを持(も)っていくのを忘(わす)れた。
I forgot to bring a toothbrush on the trip.
電動(でんどう)歯(は)ブラシは磨(みが)き残(のこ)しが少(すく)ない。
Electric toothbrushes leave less residue after brushing.

A compound of 歯(は) (tooth) and ブラシ (brush, from English). One of the essential daily hygiene items in Japanese households.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 歯(は)を磨(みが)く: to brush one's teeth
  • 歯(は)ブラシを替(か)える: to replace one's toothbrush
  • 歯(は)ブラシで磨(みが)く: to brush with a toothbrush

RELATED TERMS:

  • 歯磨(はみが)き粉(こ): toothpaste
  • 電動(でんどう)歯(は)ブラシ: electric toothbrush
  • 歯間(しかん)ブラシ: interdental brush
  • デンタルフロス / 糸(いと)ようじ: dental floss

USAGE:
In Japan, hotels and inns (旅館(りょかん)) often provide disposable toothbrushes as amenities. When traveling, 使(つ)い捨(す)て歯(は)ブラシ (disposable toothbrush) is a useful term to know.

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Added 2026.1.15 3:57 · Revised 2026.4.2 19:36
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