(はぐき)

はぐき
noun
gum (of the mouth)
1. gum, gingiva
The firm flesh surrounding the base of the teeth in the mouth.
()(みが)くときは歯茎(はぐき)一緒(いっしょ)にマッサージする。
When brushing my teeth, I also massage my gums.
歯茎(はぐき)から()()るのは歯周病(ししゅうびょう)のサインかもしれない。
Bleeding from the gums may be a sign of gum disease.
(あか)ちゃんの歯茎(はぐき)()()(はじ)めた。
Teeth have started growing from the baby's gums.
歯茎(はぐき)(あか)()れていたので、歯医者(はいしゃ)()った。
My gums were red and swollen, so I went to the dentist.
歯周病(ししゅうびょう)(すす)むと歯茎(はぐき)()がって()がぐらぐらし(はじ)めるので、(はや)めに治療(ちりょう)した(ほう)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(はぐき) refers to the gums in the mouth. () means 'tooth' and (くき/ぐき) means 'stem.'

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 歯茎(はぐき)から()()る: gums bleed
  • 歯茎(はぐき)()れる: gums swell
  • 歯茎(はぐき)()がる: gum recession
  • 歯茎(はぐき)をマッサージする: to massage gums

DENTAL HEALTH:

  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう): periodontal disease
  • 歯肉炎(しにくえん): gingivitis
  • 歯石(しせき): tartar

RELATED BODY PARTS:

  • (): tooth
  • (した): tongue
  • (くちびる): lips
  • (くち): mouth