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toothpaste
A paste or gel used with a toothbrush for cleaning teeth.
Despite the 粉 (powder) in the name, modern 歯磨き粉 is typically a paste or gel. The name dates back to when tooth-cleaning products were actually powder.
Types:
- フッ素入り (with fluoride)
- 薬用 (medicated)
- 美白/ホワイトニング (whitening)
- 知覚過敏用 (for sensitive teeth)
- 子供用 (for children)
Also called:
Major brands in Japan: ライオン, サンスター, 花王, クリアクリーン.
Related Words
Related:
歯磨き (brushing teeth)