(はみが)()

はみがきこ
noun
toothpaste
1. toothpaste
A paste or gel used with a toothbrush for cleaning teeth.
()ブラシ歯磨(はみが)()つける
Put toothpaste on the toothbrush.
ミント(あじ)歯磨(はみが)()()です
I like mint-flavored toothpaste.
Children's toothpaste has a sweet taste.
I bought a small travel-size toothpaste.
We ran out of toothpaste, so please buy a new one when you go shopping.

Despite the () (powder) in the name, modern 歯磨(はみが)() is typically a paste or gel. The name dates back to when tooth-cleaning products were actually powder.

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Major brands in Japan: ライオン, サンスター, 花王, クリアクリーン.