歯(は)ブラシ

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 words

• 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.