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虫歯

N3
むしば
むし歯齲歯
[mushiba]
Illustration for 虫歯

Meanings

1.Noun

dentistrytooth decay; decayed tooth; dental cavity; dental caries

Examples

甘いものを食べすぎると虫歯になりやすい。

If you eat too many sweets, you're likely to get cavities.

定期的に歯医者に行って虫歯をチェックする。

I go to the dentist regularly to check for cavities.

虫歯の治療はできるだけ早い方がいい。

It's better to treat cavities as soon as possible.