LingakuFrequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518. (for form うし: 28,209. – 28,410.)
- cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 虫歯【むしば】Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518.
- むし歯【むしば】
- 齲歯【むしば】【うし】【くし】
- 齲【むしば】
- むしば
- うしFrequency rank: 28,209. – 28,410.
- くしFrequency rank: 35,298. – 35,665.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- cavity; tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental caries
This refers to a hole or decay in a tooth caused by bacteria, often due to poor dental hygiene or a high-sugar diet. It’s a common dental issue that requires treatment to prevent further damage.
Generated collocations (experimental)
むしば虫歯があるto have a cavityむしば虫歯ちりょう治療cavity treatmentむしば虫歯よぼう予防cavity preventionむしば虫歯がいたい痛いto have a toothache from a cavityむしば虫歯をぬく抜くto have a tooth extracted due to decayむしば虫歯になりやすいprone to cavitiesむしば虫歯のけんさ検査cavity examinationむしば虫歯のげんいん原因causes of cavitiesていきてき定期的なしかけんしん歯科検診regular dental check-upむしば虫歯をなおす治すto treat a cavity
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Making light of cavities can be a matter of life and death.
Cavities have become rarer in the developed countries and more people will be able to eat with their own teeth throughout their life.
A mother must protect her child's teeth from decay.
Since I developed this cavity, my tooth has been really sensitive to heat and cold.
The boy had bad teeth because he neglected to brush them.
According to dentists, decayed teeth are not always caused by sweets.