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.

花田さんは、この歯医者にはもったいないよ。

Ms. Handa is too good for this dentist.

彼はただ不良に憧れてるだけだと思うよ。絶対に本物の不良にはならないね。だって、歯医者さんに行くのですら怖がってるんだよ!

I think he's just a wannabe delinquent. I doubt he'll end up being a real one because he's still afraid of going to the dentist.

Kanji Composition