JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
歯 — tooth
- Reading
- シ・よわい・は・よわ.い・よわい.する
- Meaning
- tooth; cog
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
歯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シ・よわい・は・よわ.い・よわい.する and it means tooth; cog. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
歯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歯 (tooth), 歯磨 (dentifrice) and 歯科 (dentistry).
Japanese words containing 歯
Frequently asked questions
What does 歯 mean in Japanese?
歯 means tooth; cog in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 歯 read?
歯 is read シ・よわい・は・よわ.い・よわい.する. Reading it inside real words — 歯 and 歯磨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歯 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 歯 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 歯 in a word?
A common word containing 歯 is 歯 (は) — "tooth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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