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gum, gingiva
The firm flesh surrounding the base of the teeth in the mouth.
歯を磨くときは歯茎も一緒にマッサージする。
When brushing my teeth, I also massage my gums.
歯茎から血が出るのは歯周病のサインかもしれない。
Bleeding from the gums may be a sign of gum disease.
赤ちゃんの歯茎に歯が生え始めた。
Teeth have started growing from the baby's gums.
歯茎が赤く腫れていたので、歯医者に行った。
My gums were red and swollen, so I went to the dentist.
歯周病が進むと歯茎が下がって歯がぐらぐらし始めるので、早めに治療した方がいい。
If gum disease progresses, the gums recede and teeth start to become loose, so it's better to get treatment early.
歯茎 refers to the gums in the mouth. 歯 means 'tooth' and 茎 means 'stem.'
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 歯茎から血が出る: gums bleed
- 歯茎が腫れる: gums swell
- 歯茎が下がる: gum recession
- 歯茎をマッサージする: to massage gums
DENTAL HEALTH:
- 歯周病: periodontal disease
- 歯肉炎: gingivitis
- 歯石: tartar
RELATED BODY PARTS:
- 歯: tooth
- 舌: tongue
- 唇: lips
- 口: mouth