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歯医者

Dentist


Meaning

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

Explanation

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


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 歯医者に行く

    to go to the dentist

    歯医者にかかる

    to consult a dentist

    歯医者に通う

    to go to the dentist

  • 他の歯医者

    another dentist

    かかりつけの歯医者

    one's regular dentist

    近くの歯医者

    nearby dentist

  • 歯医者えらび

    choosing a dentist

    歯医者代

    dental bill

    歯医者さん

    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