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Meanings

decayed tooth
cavity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むしば

Common Words

齲歯
くし (齲歯)
Noun
Freq #16833
1

Formal or literary term

carious tooth; decayed tooth

むし歯
しば
齲歯
Noun
Freq #27269
1

Dentistry

tooth decay; decayed tooth; dental cavity; dental caries

Examples
どうも虫歯のようです。
I think I have a decayed tooth.
齲蝕
しょく
う食
齲食
Noun
Freq #168094
1

Medicine

dental caries; tooth decay

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