虫歯
むしば
mushiba
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
虫歯 (むしば (mushiba)) means "Tooth decay". The reading is むしば (mushiba). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Tooth decay
Also : Decayed tooth · Dental cavity · Dental caries
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Example Sentences
虫歯が痛いので、歯医者に行く予約をした。
むしばがいたいので、はいしゃにいくよやくをした。
My cavity aches, so I made an appointment to see the dentist.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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