歯

tooth

JLPT N3 Grade 3 12 strokes

Kun'yomi: は
On'yomi: シ

歯 means "tooth". It is a JLPT N3 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read は in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi). Japanese schoolchildren learn it in grade 3.

Example word

歯は

tooth

歯 in example sentences

歯はが痛い[いたい]。

Ha ga itai.

I've got a toothache.
歯はが痛い[いたい]の？

Ha ga itai no?

Do you have a toothache?
歯はが痛い[いたい]です。

Ha ga itai desu.

I have a toothache.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Common questions

What does the kanji 歯 mean?: 歯 means "tooth". It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How many strokes does 歯 have?: 歯 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 歯 read?: It is read は in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 歯?: 歯 is a JLPT N3 kanji.

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