Meaning

Primary

Dentist

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that a 医者 is a doctor. So what is a tooth doctor? A dentist. Seriously, don't forget to floss. 歯医者 hate when you forget to floss.

Reading

はいしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You know how to read and 医者, so you should be good to go!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 歯医者さん

    dentist

    歯医者代

    dental bill

    歯医者えらび

    choosing a dentist

Context Sentences

半年に一度は歯医者に行った方がいい。

It's better to go see a dentist at least once every six months.

今日は二時から歯医者です。

I have a dentist appointment at two o'clock today.

大きくなったら歯医者になりたい。

I want to be a dentist when I grow up.

Kanji Composition